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06/08/2006 02:22:57 AM · #1 |
My hard disk is bothering me.
Any tips so that i donot miss any data from my current hard disk |
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06/08/2006 02:23:50 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by General:
I need to change my Hard disk |
Everyone turn around and look the other way. |
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06/08/2006 02:28:28 AM · #3 |
| I really dont get your reply. Have i done something against you |
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06/08/2006 02:35:36 AM · #4 |
| You have not indicated what kind of bother. Do you suspect that it is about to fail? Could it be that it is full? Is it an internal desktop/laptop hard disk? There are numerous good external hard disks on the market which can be used to do a backup before you do a change. On the other hand, there are ways in which you can clone your existing hard disk. It all depends on what you specific problems are. |
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06/08/2006 02:41:03 AM · #5 |
| Its is about fail. I just want my new hard disk should have same information that i have in my present information. I mean in terms of what all i have saved, favourite links etc |
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06/08/2006 02:41:14 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Originally posted by General:
I need to change my Hard disk |
Everyone turn around and look the other way. |
lol, I get it, I'm just quick that way though. |
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06/08/2006 02:41:36 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by General:
I really dont get your reply. Have i done something against you |
Bad joke apparently. Sorry. Most people know not to take anything I say seriously. I'm compulsively and annoyingly sarcastic. Nothing against you. Adding you to my favorites now. ;-) |
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06/08/2006 02:44:14 AM · #8 |
| I am sorry i might i have over reacted |
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06/08/2006 02:45:11 AM · #9 |
Buy a 250GB external by someone reputable, use an external aluminum case with FIREWIRE.
Copy and sort at will.
How do you know it's about to fail?
Does anyone have a disk clone utility? I know there are quite a few freeware ones and some open source stuff that has been ported to windows... |
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06/08/2006 02:45:51 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by General:
Its is about fail. I just want my new hard disk should have same information that i have in my present information. I mean in terms of what all i have saved, favourite links etc |
if you get a western digital hard drive, they come with software called data lifegaurd tools to transfer all of your data just the way it is now. on a lighter note, we're just a fun bunch, hard to offend anyone here. |
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06/08/2006 02:46:07 AM · #11 |
apparently i got your joke very late.
i am really sorry for over reacting as i did not get it first time and also in bad mood as my dog is not well and is about to go under surgery in a day or two.
Message edited by author 2006-06-08 02:47:37. |
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06/08/2006 02:46:36 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by General:
I am sorry i might i have over reacted |
no worries. sorry if I freaked you out or offended.
Edit: Sorry to hear about your dog. :( Hope it works out ok.
Message edited by author 2006-06-08 03:03:13. |
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06/08/2006 02:55:47 AM · #13 |
Has anyone seen this neat little box for file storage and more.
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06/08/2006 02:58:09 AM · #14 |
You don't really indicate whether your hard drive is still functioning.
If it is burn your "My documents" folder to CD or DVD. If you are using Nero you can add the "My Favourites" file to the burn.
You don't indicate where in India you are - but any major city (New Delhi etc) should have a computer shop that can transfer all of your data (often even when it appears dead in the computer).
Get a new hard drive as already mentioned. In you get an external one you will be able to transfer all the data yourself.
Finally - don't leave it. If it is starting to play up now - get your information off now. The external hard drive is a great idea for back up - easy to use and ensures a second copy of all your work.
Regarding Art's comment - its just a joke. Everybody lives in fear of losing all their information and often we don't back up as often as we should. |
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06/08/2006 03:09:58 AM · #15 |
I have like lots of info. I can copy most into my new hard disk but issue is those info which are not like visible.When i had problem similar to this last time i copied all info and and than when new Hard disk was installed i realized i had forgotten to get favourite folder.
All i wanted to know was what all stuff should i keep in mind while i copy data into new hard disk.
As regarding Art's comment i am really sorry as first i did not get it and without understanding i replied and made fool of my self. |
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06/08/2006 03:42:35 AM · #16 |
A couple things that haven't been mentioned.
Just making a copy of one drive's contents to another is not without it's problems. The operating system has machine hardware identification embedded in the operating system and when the operationg system is moved to different equipment, it can cause the system to start up with an inaccessible boot device error. Manufacturers usually supply a floppy drive with software to migrate your data to "hopefully" prevent the problem. Be real sure you have the operating system CD and have your computer BIOS set to boot up 1st from the floppy, then from the CD (or voce-versa) in order to use the utilities on the floppy and possibly use the operating system repair functions if it still hangs.
Some computer vendors offer to do this service at a nominal cost if you buy a drive from them, and if you have never done this, it may not be a bad investment, as a lot can go wrong. Determining if ATA or SATA will be a necessity too, as the cables/interface are different.
Oh, and get a bigger hard drive too - one can always use more space. |
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06/08/2006 04:49:51 AM · #17 |
Since it sounds like your HD is still working and you just want to transfer to a new drive the function is built right into Windows XP if you're using that OS.
File and Settings Transfer |
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06/08/2006 05:05:42 AM · #18 |
If you really really want a new HD for some reason. Buy one that's OK for you, and build that thing also in your computer.
BIOS (not always necessary)
Check your bios (by pressing f1 or Del or whatever) when your computer starts up. Here you can configure a new HD.
Make partitions (recommended)
I don't no how much computer skills you have, but you can choose to make a few partitions on your new one.
Copy data
Now you can easily send the data from your old HD to your new HD on, lets say, partition B. Install Windows/Linux or whatever you are using on partition A.
Remove old HD (optional)
When you are finished you can remove your old HD (just unplug it) and store it for some reason or throw it away. REMEMBER: never throw a used HD away without removing all the data. Do this carefully because "removing all the data" is not always "removing all the data" ;)
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06/08/2006 05:30:33 AM · #19 |
I'll try and give you a nice easy setup.
Take out your old harddrive and put your new one in, also put your windows XP cd into the drive.
When it starts it will ask you install windows, do it on your NEW drive.
Once thats all done, restart make sure it all works fine.
Then turn off, plug your old harddrive in aswell, both at the same time, put your old drive as a slave, that means the second plug on the flat IDE cable, it will say master at the end of it, slave on the second one.
Then start computer.
Then goto my computer and copy + paste anything you want from your old harddrive to your new one.
Whether that was easier or not im not sure, it's easy to me.
:P
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06/08/2006 05:45:01 AM · #20 |
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06/08/2006 12:11:03 PM · #21 |
Replace the old drive with a new one -- the ATA connectors usually have a built-in number. Put the old drive in as the second (slave) drive, there should be another connector on the ATA cable, or there should be another ATA cable.
install Windows from scratch from your cd onto the new drive. There should be a utility windows XP (and perhaps older versions) offers that allows you to copy all your settings, etc. In XP, its at start->all programs->accessories->system tools->file and settings transfer wizard |
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06/08/2006 01:14:32 PM · #22 |
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06/08/2006 01:32:31 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by 11mb:
Remove old HD (optional)
When you are finished you can remove your old HD (just unplug it) and store it for some reason or throw it away. REMEMBER: never throw a used HD away without removing all the data. Do this carefully because "removing all the data" is not always "removing all the data" ;) |
The only way to remove all data is to use a program that will actually write random bits over the entire drive (if you have Linux, OSX, some variant of BSD or other UNIX: dd if=/dev/urandom of=/dev/hda). You should do this several times. If you only do this once, or if you don't use random data (e.g. all zeros) it's possible to still recover the original data. If you just say "delete" the data is still on the drive, only it's location in the filesystem map has been removed (think of finding a pub on the street, it probably isn't on a map, but if you perform an exhaustive search by walking the length of the street, you'll see lots of things that look like buildings, and eventually you'll find the pub you're looking for).
Then you can take the disk out, place it on a cloth, and smash it with a hammer a la Gallagher. Then fold-up the cloth, collecting all the pieces, and dump it into an incinerator.
You're most likely safe at this point. This was the process for discarding drives in my last place of work, only we had a more efficient sledgehammer. It also helps if your drives are encrypted to begin with. |
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