Q. I had to reinstall Windows and the data previous to the reinstall is in a FAT32 partition in my hard drive. How do I access that data? Whenever I try opening it, I get a pop up from PC Angel.
A. If you formatted the partition while installing, You'll need to run Data Recovery software (Such as Stellar Phoenix) as soon as possible before it's all overwritten. If it's just a separate partition that wasn't touched by the Windows install, you should be able to just browse to the drive letter. I'm not sure what PC Angel is trying to do, but you may need to uninstall PC Angel, or at least disable or kill the process that is preventing you from accessing it. It might help to know what the Pop-up window says. It might help to know that the partition shows up in the disk manager (Start -> Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Computer Management -> Disk Management). You might also try changing or adding a drive letter to the partition. Worst case, you can try running Data Recovery software to get the files.
How can I retrieve folders and files after a system recovery?
Q. Being the computer idiot that I am, I ran the recovery that comes with Windows XP.
Even though it said that data and files would saved, I can't recover documents. I have tried some recover programs. I also can't get Office Word 2007 (home use) to load. Does anyone have ideas about recovering documents and the registration key for Office Word?
Even though it said that data and files would saved, I can't recover documents. I have tried some recover programs. I also can't get Office Word 2007 (home use) to load. Does anyone have ideas about recovering documents and the registration key for Office Word?
A. A couple of days ago, i had formatted my hard drive without taking any backup and all my data were lost. Than i use the third party software and retrieved all my data back.You can recover all the word, excel, power-point documents with Stellar Windows data recovery software. The software has the features to show preview of retrieved data. So that, you can think whether to buy this product or not.
How can I retrieve data from my hard drive?
Q. I managed to spill iced tea all over my laptops keyboard the other day, but I pulled the battery out before anything short circuited. How can I get the data from my hard drive without turning the laptop on? Can I take out the hard drive and connect it to another computer? Thanks.
A. There are a couple of fairly easy methods but they require a certain degree of technical savy and the ability to follow instructions. This said--probably the easiest solution is the use a "Hard Drive Enclosure", Simply place the affected hard drive inside then connect to USB of another computer. This will allow the hard drive to be seen as a "mass storage device" and files can be accessed,
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Hard+Drive+Enclosure
If you are using Windows--you will need third party software although if you are willing to use a version of Linux--there will be no need to purchase special data recovery software. Puppy Linux is often used by Amateurs and Pros alike to retrieve data from hard drives. I will give the basic instructions and locations to accomplish this task.
#1. Acquire the ISO of Puppy Linux--Go here ----> http://www.puppylinux.com/
#2. After you have downloaded the file it has to be burned to a disc. I think Windows 7 can do this but XP and Vista will need a special program outside of the Installed CD burner. Below is a link to a Good Free Utility that will do such.
http://download.cnet.com/PowerISO/3000-2646_4-10439118.html?tag=dropDownForm;productListing;pop
#3. Once the Raw Image of Puppy is burned to a disc. You are ready to recover the data. However YOU WILL NEED TO ALLOW PUPPY LINUX TO BOOT YOUR COMPUTER. Most likely the computer is set to start from Hard Drive. You can manually change the Boot Order to allow it to start from CD/DVD Drive.
#4. While your computer is running Place Puppy Linux in the Optical(Disc) Drive then Restart..Select Start from Disc Drive in the Start Up Options(BIOS). Then Reboot a 2nd time. Puppy will Boot the Computer.
#5. Select "Drives" from Puppy's Desktop Options/Icons and it will display the connected Hard Drive. Double Click and you can begin copying files from it to a flash drive or other external source that is connected.
Good Luck.
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Hard+Drive+Enclosure
If you are using Windows--you will need third party software although if you are willing to use a version of Linux--there will be no need to purchase special data recovery software. Puppy Linux is often used by Amateurs and Pros alike to retrieve data from hard drives. I will give the basic instructions and locations to accomplish this task.
#1. Acquire the ISO of Puppy Linux--Go here ----> http://www.puppylinux.com/
#2. After you have downloaded the file it has to be burned to a disc. I think Windows 7 can do this but XP and Vista will need a special program outside of the Installed CD burner. Below is a link to a Good Free Utility that will do such.
http://download.cnet.com/PowerISO/3000-2646_4-10439118.html?tag=dropDownForm;productListing;pop
#3. Once the Raw Image of Puppy is burned to a disc. You are ready to recover the data. However YOU WILL NEED TO ALLOW PUPPY LINUX TO BOOT YOUR COMPUTER. Most likely the computer is set to start from Hard Drive. You can manually change the Boot Order to allow it to start from CD/DVD Drive.
#4. While your computer is running Place Puppy Linux in the Optical(Disc) Drive then Restart..Select Start from Disc Drive in the Start Up Options(BIOS). Then Reboot a 2nd time. Puppy will Boot the Computer.
#5. Select "Drives" from Puppy's Desktop Options/Icons and it will display the connected Hard Drive. Double Click and you can begin copying files from it to a flash drive or other external source that is connected.
Good Luck.
How do i delete windows 7 from my HP Dv6000 laptop and reinstall xp?
Q. My laptop which is an HP Dv6000 Model has windows 7 on it and I've been searching all over the net on how to delete windows 7 and reinstall windows xp using the XP recovery partition that was already in my laptop which i never deleted on installing windows 7. Does anyone know how to do this? I know this is dumb that i want to go back to xp but most of the games work on xp and they crash a lot on windows 7. Please Help?
A. Firstly: you must have your Windows XP installation CD and the product key available.
Then, Install Windows XP as the following steps:
1.Uninsall the WIndows 7 from your HP Dv6000 laptop
2.Place the Windows XP installation CD into your HP Pavilion Dv6000.
3.Restart your HP Pavilion Dv6000.
4.Press any key when prompted.
5.Press "Enter."
6.Read the licensing agreement, then scroll down and press "F8."
7.Select the hard drive to install Windows XP on. Be certain to have your data backed up as this will erase all data on your HP Pavilion Dv6000.
8.Press "Enter" to select "Unpartitioned space," then again to select "Format the partition using the NTFS file system."
9.Follow the install prompts until the configuration is complete and your HP Pavilion Dv6000 restarts. Microsoft estimates this to take 20 to 30 minutes. When the Display Settings box appears, click "OK."
10.Click "OK" in the "Monitor Settings" box to initiate the final stage of set-up.
10.Follow the prompts to define Internet settings, register with Microsoft and finish installing Windows XP on your HP Pavilion Dv6000.
Then, Install Windows XP as the following steps:
1.Uninsall the WIndows 7 from your HP Dv6000 laptop
2.Place the Windows XP installation CD into your HP Pavilion Dv6000.
3.Restart your HP Pavilion Dv6000.
4.Press any key when prompted.
5.Press "Enter."
6.Read the licensing agreement, then scroll down and press "F8."
7.Select the hard drive to install Windows XP on. Be certain to have your data backed up as this will erase all data on your HP Pavilion Dv6000.
8.Press "Enter" to select "Unpartitioned space," then again to select "Format the partition using the NTFS file system."
9.Follow the install prompts until the configuration is complete and your HP Pavilion Dv6000 restarts. Microsoft estimates this to take 20 to 30 minutes. When the Display Settings box appears, click "OK."
10.Click "OK" in the "Monitor Settings" box to initiate the final stage of set-up.
10.Follow the prompts to define Internet settings, register with Microsoft and finish installing Windows XP on your HP Pavilion Dv6000.
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