computer problem - Page 17

lookout123 · 03-03-2010, 11:03 AM

i'm not backing them up on my external HD's regardless of your state of dress.

mbpark · 03-03-2010, 11:03 AM

This is exactly what it should look like.

Can you boot into Safe Mode on the laptop now by holding down F8 when you boot?

lumberjim · 03-03-2010, 11:07 AM

same error msg

mbpark · 03-03-2010, 11:09 AM

Ok LJ,

At this point, I'd plug in an external HD, and pull off whatever data you can.

Remember that C:\users is where the user data is in Vista and 7.

We'll probably need to do a repair install on Windows, or at the worst case a recover/rebuild.

lumberjim · 03-03-2010, 11:11 AM

ok...

do I use the command window to do that?

what are the commands for copying files?

I have a 300 GB external that I can attach via USB

mbpark · 03-03-2010, 11:13 AM

LJ,

You can use Windows Explorer. You will need to go to Control Panel -> force Install USB to get the drive mounted, and then copy the files over.

lumberjim · 03-03-2010, 11:13 AM

oh...and "last know good" choice in the boot menu is no good?

lumberjim · 03-03-2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbpark

LJ,

You can use Windows Explorer. You will need to go to Control Panel -> force Install USB to get the drive mounted, and then copy the files over.

via the boot cd, i presume?

mbpark · 03-03-2010, 11:17 AM

yes

lumberjim · 03-03-2010, 11:43 AM

i don't see how to install this drive through control panel...there is no 'add new hardware' option...., although the device manager sees the drive, and says it works.

mbpark · 03-03-2010, 03:38 PM

As long as it sees the drive you should be good, and be able to copy the data off.

lumberjim · 03-03-2010, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbpark

As long as it sees the drive you should be good, and be able to copy the data off.

it won't recognize anything but a thumb drive. I have 2 external hard drives one 40G and one 300G. ' My Computer' on the Vaio can't see either of them...nor can any of the other file explorer programs on the boot disc. I have the 8G micro sd from my phone in a usb converter and am shuttling files to my laptop, and then from there onto the 300G drive....I have a 16G thumb drive at work...natch.

what a pain in the ass.

mbpark · 03-03-2010, 09:05 PM

There is that setting, under Settings I think. Try that

.

Otherwise, it's a lot of unpacking and I apologize.

lumberjim · 03-03-2010, 09:07 PM

settings where?

mbpark · 03-03-2010, 09:08 PM

Start -> Settings I think. Not in front of a PC with that CD now.

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03-03-2010, 11:07 AM	#243
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03-03-2010, 11:11 AM	#245
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	ok... do I use the command window to do that? what are the commands for copying files? I have a 300 GB external that I can attach via USB __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-03-2010, 11:13 AM	#247
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	oh...and "last know good" choice in the boot menu is no good? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-03-2010, 11:43 AM	#250
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i don't see how to install this drive through control panel...there is no 'add new hardware' option...., although the device manager sees the drive, and says it works. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-03-2010, 11:03 AM	#242
mbpark Lecturer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 761	This is exactly what it should look like. Can you boot into Safe Mode on the laptop now by holding down F8 when you boot?

03-03-2010, 11:09 AM	#244
mbpark Lecturer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 761	Ok LJ, At this point, I'd plug in an external HD, and pull off whatever data you can. Remember that C:\users is where the user data is in Vista and 7. We'll probably need to do a repair install on Windows, or at the worst case a recover/rebuild.

03-03-2010, 11:13 AM	#246
mbpark Lecturer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 761	LJ, You can use Windows Explorer. You will need to go to Control Panel -> force Install USB to get the drive mounted, and then copy the files over.

03-03-2010, 11:17 AM	#249
mbpark Lecturer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 761	yes

03-03-2010, 03:38 PM	#251
mbpark Lecturer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 761	as long as it sees the drive As long as it sees the drive you should be good, and be able to copy the data off.

03-03-2010, 09:05 PM	#253
mbpark Lecturer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 761	There is a "Force Install USB" setting There is that setting, under Settings I think. Try that . Otherwise, it's a lot of unpacking and I apologize.

03-03-2010, 09:07 PM	#254
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	settings where? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-03-2010, 09:08 PM	#255
mbpark Lecturer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 761	Start -> Settings I think. Not in front of a PC with that CD now.

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