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    Hard drive encrypted cf-19

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Alexmacc, Apr 25, 2016.

  1. Alexmacc

    Alexmacc Newbie

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    good evening guys
    I was wondering if anyone could advise me , I have a cf-19 toughbook which I use for work and has my work packages on . I wanted to copy them on to my laptop so my son (apprentice) could use them at night , I took it to the local computer shop as I am a cave man on this sort of stuff , when I returned he told me that the hard drive was encrypted and it couldn't be done to only then try and sell me a new toughbook , does this sound about right or is he trying it on
    Thanks
     
    Alexmacc, Apr 25, 2016
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  2. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    The drive encryption is tied to the laptop via the BIOS.
    I think you should be able to copy individual files to a usb stick to share.
    Copying or cloning the entire drive will not work.
     
    Shawn, Apr 25, 2016
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    JJ20016 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm with Shawn. We deal with this issue often at work. copying to a USB stick or external HDD is the way to go.
     
    JJ20016, Apr 25, 2016
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    CWB32 Need parts for my flying saucer.

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    "the hard drive was encrypted and it couldn't be done to only then try and sell me a new toughbook"
    sounds about right ...
     
    CWB32, Apr 26, 2016
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    BaRRmaley Notebook Deity

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    My avatar is scared of those cold steel arms avatars (Shawn, JJ20016) :))
     
    BaRRmaley, Apr 26, 2016
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    Be afraid...Be very afraid.
     
    Shawn, Apr 26, 2016
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