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    Retrieve Data from old HDD

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Hster2, Aug 18, 2009.

  1. Hster2

    Hster2 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi :)

    My old computer is broken, there's a problem on the motherboard. So I've converted the old hard drive into an external one, and am using it with the new laptop (also running XP).

    My problem is I would like to know how I can access my administrative account in the old HDD of the former laptop, at least to retrieve the data from the disc, since WindowsXP keeps denying access.

    Thanks :)
     
    Hster2, Aug 18, 2009
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  2. steve p

    steve p Notebook Evangelist

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    The easiest way I know is to download a Linux distro live CD (Ubuntu, Mint) and boot with it in the cd drive. You will have unrestricted access to your external drive.
     
    steve p, Aug 18, 2009
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  3. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Might be a bit more complicated if the OP had the drive/folder password-ed.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 19, 2009
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