2007-07-26 06:57:21 · 5 answers · asked by jran7 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Yes. There are a few caveats.
First, did your hard drive crash? Does it make unusual noises? If so, you're in a world of hurt. DIY data recovery software like Fujitsu FinalData works only if there's minor physical damage. For major hdd damage, hard drive data recovery from OnTrack costs thousands of dollars. But assuming your hard drive is still intact, go to step two.
Second, hardware must be compatible. Newer computers use SATA interfaces while older computers/hard drives use PATA. You can get around this hurdle using a PCI card which installs the interface it doesn't have.
When installing a PATA drive, make sure master/slave jumpers are set right.
Third, you must boot-up off of newer working PC and be sure you are the administrator. If your PC recognizes the second hdd, then you need to set NTFS permissions right by taking control of the second hdd. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421
If your computer doesn't recognize the 2nd hdd or has problems reading it, then your hdd may have gone to that mainframe in the sky .. i.e. crashed.
Good luck.
2007-07-26 07:13:07 · answer #1 · answered by GinsuMaster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by crashed? The final crash comes with a crashed Hard Disk Drive, if it is the case how can you use a crashed HDD.
2007-07-26 14:01:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are sure that your hard drive is not crashed also.. the answer is yes.
2007-07-26 14:02:17 · answer #3 · answered by Ashik Murshed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short answer: Yes.
2007-07-26 13:59:23 · answer #4 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, set it as slave and install it.
2007-07-26 14:00:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋