How do I restore info from a jump drive to different computer?
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A jump drive (flash drive, thumb drive, etc) all work the same.  You attach it to the USB port and, if you have Win98 or later, the system finds the new hardware and loads same.  You then read from the jump drive the same as from a hard drive.
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Use one of the Partition cloning softwares.\n\nI use Ghost for 8 years now, it is powerfull.
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First off - if the problem is not mechanical but just that your computer can't read the drive i.e. the thing hic-cups and makes noises but doesn't let you get to the data, then there is a freeware program called PC Inspector File recovery. This works well and I have used it a few times.  If you enter http://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/UK/welcome.htm in the address bar that will take to their site. \nIf the drive is just dead and will not do a thing then I am afraid it will cost money to get back the data. One such company is called Ontrack & the tel. is 0800 243 996 \nGood luck!!!!!!
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have you tried to use a program like Pc Inspector File Recovery\n\n\nhttp://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/UK/welcome.htm
1040075
If you just want to transfer data to the new drive, you can get an adapter to plug it into the hdd cable of a desktop. Alternately you can by an external hdd case, w/ USB adapter, rebuild your system onto the new hdd, then copy the important data from the old one. In any case I would not rely on the old hdd once you have gotten your data off of it, if it is beginning to show faults the end is probably near.
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Hook up an ethernet cord from one computer to the other and click the file and transfer wizard under the start menu in XP of the old comp.\n-NmD!
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yes, usually its no problem, take your hard drive to a comp. store, they can easily transfer all your old info.\nto a new hard drive,,, usually less than a hundred bucks
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You need to reformat, if you loose any data it can be recovered with this\nhttp://www.ontrack.com/easyrecoveryprofessional/\n\nFirst put in your OS disk, load the OS by creating a new partition.
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No need to worry if u didn't used that partition after formating or if u have deleted a partition. There is a good software which is also free. It is called PC inspector File recovery. I am sure that it will help u. Here is a link
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How about plugging the old  hard disk into the new PC. Offcourse this may not be desirable if you have a far upgraded & new hard drive.\n\nI have used connected data protector. It restores everthing, but I did not restore applications.\n\nAnd it does allow you to select directory by directory\n\nBut a suggestion. try to re-install the software if possible. Sometimes a restored software may not work. \n\nI do not know the cost for a single user though
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You could however use a disk wipe program that would make it next to impossible to get data back.\nlink:\nhttp://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,22920-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html\n\nI think that is the way you would want to go, the charity gets a complete  computer and you have a high level of security.\n\n\n\nThe only sure way to protect your data is to take out the drive.\nalmost all files after a normal format can be recovered with minimal effort.
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If nothing can read it you would have to use an advanced program that uses bit stream copying to get the information back. Through any normal means the hard drive is dead and all information is lost. If it is imparative that you get the information off of it take it to a computer repair shop and ask them to retrieve whatever data they can. If it is not important to save the data that was on there you will need to buy a new drive and set up your computer again. Hope this helps.
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1. Unplug all computer connections.\n2. Take off computer case.\n3. Find the cord going from your existing hard drive to the motherboard. There should be a free connection there somewhere.\n4. Plug in the new hard drive into that empty slot.\n5. You should see a 4 prong power cord coming from your existing hard drive. Find another one coming out of your power supply and plug it into your other hard drive.\n6. Screw in your new hard drive.\n7. Shut case and plug cables back in.\n8. Restart computer. Your computer should recognize the hard drive regardless of OS.\n\nPlease note that while these instructions work fine for installing hard drives on my computer, they might not work very well for yours. I'd get a second oppinion before you go tinkering w/ your computer if you've never done it before. Also, consult your computer manual for more detailed instructions.
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Just plug in your external hard drive, and start My Computer.  If the hard drive is properly formatted and partitioned, then it should show the drive with a new letter on the same place you will see your "C" drive.\n\nIf it does not show up then you will have to initialise the disk and format the disk for you to begin using it.\n\nAssuming everything is fine, simply drag and drop files into the new drive.  It maybe sensible to create folder and organise your data.\n\nSimply, right click on one of the files/mp3 etc and choose Open or to be more specific choose Open with and select the appropriate program.\n\nAlso before powering down your external hard drive or your computer, remember to disconnect the external drive safely on Windows.  On the System Tray, where your time shows on the bottom right hand corner.  There is an icon if you hover the mouse over it says "Remove Safely" or "Remove Hardware Safely".  Click on this and it will display the devices that are currntly connected.  Click on the entry related to the external hard drive.  If you do not do this, the hard drive can get corrupted.\n\nI lost about 40Gb worth of data by not doing this in a moment of madness.\n\nHope this is helpful.
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Ouch! Backup all your data...NOW! Been there, done that, many lost files and regrets...Stop using your computer until you can resolve all this.\n\nReplacing your hard drive is easy, problem is you will lose your Operating System, which does not function from a backup.\n\nI would recommend that you find a program which will make an exact copy of your current disk onto another one. I will not name any here as I am not a free advertising service, but you can search online and find one, there are even free ones out there you can use along with instructions on how to perform the procedure.\n\nTake anti-static precautions when opening and working on your PC components.\n\nOpen the case by whatever means. The hard drive is secured with phillips-head screws, sometimes on a bracket also secured with screws. Replacement is done by removing the current hard drive, unplugging the wires attached to it, noting the jumper settings on the old drive and setting the new drive jumper to the same setting, plugging the wires back in, and putting it back in the spot where you took the old one from. A very simple process really. \n\nGetting your OS back on if the new one is not a copy of the old one is a separate process. If you are lucky, you can place your recovery disks or OS disks in the CD ROM and boot and go through the processes. Anything that goes wrong at this point that does not allow you to install your OS will require a fresh question being asked about that.
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You can try using programs that allow you to recover deleted files.  Go do www.download.com and do a search for "undelete" or "recover deleted files" and try that.  Be sure to check the license to be "free" or you might end up installing crap.  Otherwise try "eData Unerase Personal 3.0" or "Disk Investigator 1.31" both available for free at download.com\n\nNO NO NO- DO NOT USE SYSTEM RESTORE!!!!!  SYSTEM RESTORE DOES NOT RESTORE DATA.  If you use it, there is a VERY high chance that you will write over the spaces on your drive that still contain the deleted information.  DO NOT DO THAT!!!!
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yes you can access the information from a drive that wont boot windows up, but you do require another perfectly fine hard drive to do so,\n\nyou would disconnect the crashed drive, and add it onto the ribbon cable as a "slave" drive, connect another drive to the master ribbon (master and slave are marked on the ribbon cables).\n\ninstall an operating system onto the new drive and boot up the system as per normal, you should then be able to see the crashed drive under explorer\n\nplease note this is only if the operating system is crashed, if there is something more fatal about the disc, then no recovery may be possible.\n\nhope this helps