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• recover data from a hard drive from the old computer

  my windows 7 computer motherboard is dead I replaced it with a computer of windows 8. I pulled the hard drive from the old computer and transformed into a USB external hard drive, when I tried to copy the files of personal data (access denied) how can I get my data

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2623670/en-us#method11

• hard drive from my old computer

  I removed the hard drive from my old computer and installed in a connected hard drive USB enclosure but when I try to access the files of data (graphics, for the most part), I don't see them on the hard drive.  Both are running Windows Vista Edition Home Premium. How can I see what is on my old HD apart applications and programs?

  Hello

  1. what happens when you access the hard drive?

  2. you get any error message?

  3. is there a drive letter assigned to the drive?

  4. do the external hard drive work on any other computer?

  Please follow the methods.

  Method 1:

  Check if disk manager the external hard drive is detected

  a. click the Start button.

  (b) in the search box, type devmgmt.msc, and then on enter.

  c. check whether the external hard drive is detected

  Method 2:

  If a drive letter is not assigned, assign a drive letter and check if you can access the contents of the hard drive.

  See the link.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-add-or-remove-a-drive-letter

• How can I move my address book from the hard drive from an old computer to a new computer?

  My old computer running Windows Vista quit on me. I removed the hard drive and plugged into my new computer running Windows 8.1. When I try to start Thunderbird from the old hard drive in order to access my address book, the Thunderbird version just install on the new computer returns to the spot. How can I get to the data in the address book in order to transfer it?

  http://KB.mozillazine.org/Moving_address_books_between_profiles

• 27-a010 all-in-One Pavilion: why the hard drive from my old computer Toshiba displayed on my new HP c drive?

  I got this new computer on Monday. The reason why I bought a new was that I suspected that my old Toshiba got compromised. I even bought a new Linksys router that was AC 1900. My new HP computer has McAfee and uses MicrosoftEdge browser. There are several interesting questions, I hope that experts from HP can answer for me.

  1. why my old Toshiba drive appears on the hard drives in the Device Manager?

  2. Why are there readers D two on disk management? Can't update my Windows 10. I bought a new computer.

  3. why hiberfil.sys and pagefile.sys, swapfile.sys, BOOTNXT appear on my drive C Windows?

  The above synptoms are normal? I need to do something about these questions or just leave them along? I have a microsoft all in one account.

  Thanks for the reply.

  Hello

  I don't see your screen but:

  1. new machine uses Toshiba HDD, not your old machine of Toshiba. HP uses HARD disks with many suppliers, including Toshiba.

  2. Yes, it is normal. One with the file system is the real, without file system is a shadow one.

  3. normally, they are hidden system files, you can hide them if you wish.

  Kind regards.

• AccèsD refused to my external hard drive: How can I get my documents off this is my hard drive from my old computer.

  How to access my documents to my external hard drive? It's my hard drive to my other computer and it won't let me look at anything.

  See how appropriating a file or a folder in Windows XP , which also applies to Windows Vista and Windows 7. Boulder computer Maven
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• Built a new computer, kept the hard drive from my old computer but had Vista OEM

  I have set up a new computer, but kept my hard drive to save money, I did not know that that I was not allowed to do, and now I'm stuck without a computer! Rather than buying a new copy of windows is it possible to get my renewed series and re - install off a friends Vista CD? I'm in the United Kingdom if it makes a difference to contact departments/services on this subject.

  If Vista is preinstalled on your computer, or you purchased an OEM disk/license, it is non-transferable.

  The license of Vista OEM is related to the original computer it is installed on and dies with the computer.
  You cannot transfer it to another computer/laptop

  If a license of Vista at retail, you can transfer it to another computer/laptop.
  But it can only be installed on one computer at a time.

  A single license is a single Installation.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• If I downloaded photos on my iphone on my hard drive from the desktop computer, can I remove iphoto library without deleting them on the hard drive?

  I received the message that my iphone storage is almost full.  It is mainly from photos and videos.  I deleted the videos and have uploaded my photos on my hard drive of computer desk top of the page (which is a Dell non Apple products).  Can I now enter into the iphoto library and delete photos without losing those I downloaded on my desktop computer.  If so, how do I?  Thank you D

  iCloud is a synchronization system, not an external 'hard drive '. If you remove them on your device, they will remove icloud. To increase the available space, go settings/iCloud/Photos and select optimize iPhone/iPad storage. That will reduce the space required by 90% when it is fully effective.

• Connection hard drive from the old to the new system

  Hello...
  I have an external hard drive that I used about 4-5 years ago and need to connect to it to see what if anything
  is saved to it. When I connect it to the top and try to go to Explorer/Computer...it does not appear?
  Why is this?

  Sorry... my mistake... no need to answer. Just after I thought about it

  Click on send... of course!

  Hello...

  I have an external hard drive that I used about 4-5 years ago and need to connect to it to see what if anything

  is saved to it. When I connect it to the top and try to go to Explorer/Computer...it does not appear?

  Why is this?

• replacing the old hard drive in the new computer

  I have a new HP pavilion p 6-2330, which is Windows 8. I have removed the hard drive from my old computer and want to transfer information from it on my new computer. Can you tell me what I need to transfer this information without opening my computer inside of my new

  Hello

  I think that all their stock computer stores. There are a few varriances for 2.5 "and 3.5". I don't know where you are, I live in Melbourne (Australia) and I can buy in a store near my area. You can Google your region.

  Kind regards.

• I took the hard drive from the computer and formatted. I plugged it in and it tells me that I need an installation CD.

  * Original title: installation

  I got my a school computer and the computer was still saying he was trying to connect to the school network. I have a TI and computer repair class so I took the hard drive from the computer and formatted I connected again and he told me that I need an installation CD what I do.

  Using an installation DVD / USB drive and install the operating system...

  If you have formatted the drive, erase you everything on it.

• Restore Vista on the new hard drive in an old computer

  I had to replace a hard drive on an old computer running Vista, and I don't have a restore disc.  BestBuy has provided the activation code of the version of vista on the old hard drive, and I was told that I could contact Microsoft and download Vista to restore on the machine.  Can you help me?

  Moved from Vista programs Forum.

  Hello

  Microsoft supplies more downloads Vista >

  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  This can help you (download files and make your own DVDs).

  Vista ultimate is available. Read the information in the lower part of the message on how to use it for other editions of Vista:

  http://www.heidoc.NET/Joomla/technology-science/Microsoft/57-Windows-Vista-direct-download-links

  And here are instructions on how to burn ISO disk images:

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/isorecorder.html

  The download links and information on how to make the ISO file, and then create the Setup DVD above are at this link:

  "How to download a Vista ISO and create a Setup DVD or USB"

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/301852-Vista-ISO-download-create-installation-DVD-USB.html

  "How to create a USB of Vista Installation key '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/181538-USB-bootable-Vista-installation-Flash-thumb-drive.html

  ___________________________________

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

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  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• I can't use my external hard drive from toshiba on computer in the window, but I can use it on apple.

  I can't use my external hard drive from toshiba on computer in the window, but I can use it on apple. Is there someone who can help me solve it I will be grateful for it :)

  When it is connected to the PC, it is visible in disk management?

  Was this a drive that has been formatted using your Mac with the mac file system? If so it will not turn on the PC, without the use of third party software

• Possible to recover files on an old hard drive using the new computer?

  Hi, my old computer CPU fried making UN usable. I just bought a custom P6150t of hp and I was wondering if there is some way I can install the old Hard drive in the computer I just bought. I really want to stay away from the team of geek or something that's going to cost me a lot of money. Any suggestions?

  It is certainly possible, in fact, it should be fairly simple how experienced you are with computers. Hand, you have a few options I can think. Was of course since I am not aware of what kind of hard drive in your old computer, you will probably need to buy an additional cable\cord\connector to connect to the motherboard, and if it is an old IDE drive, you can buy an IDE to SATA as one of them.

  This is all assuming you want to keep the hard drive installed on the PC. And although it may sound intimidating or difficult to do, it's really not! If you can put some screws with a screwdriver, you will be able to install the old drive if your new PC. Simply enter the model number of your PC to the HP drivers & support web page or click on the following link: upgrade and repair, (this is for the model number you provided) read the first couple pages & then proceed to PDF page #17. Read & review the instructions once in a relationship, print out the instructions if necessary, collect tools (flat head screwdriver & anti-static bracelet), then just follow instructions & take your time paying attention to the illustrations. It is frankly less work & easier than typing all of this out.

  Either way, you can easily connect to your computer must use one of these: existingUSB-adapters IDE that allows you to directly access a device of ATA/ATAPI IDE interface. Everything is a matter of preference and what you are comfortable doing.  To find these items I already mentioned, just google 'em and either find a computer store nearby and investigate with them or order from a decent distributor in your country for the best prices. Overall, there are many more options that I've listed here, but they are all relatively will do the same thing; that is the type of player, you must convert a USB cord. Hope this helps! Good luck!! -tmt-

  Message edited by tmt on 14/08/2009 05:04

• reloading the files of the external hard drive to the new computer laptop

  I'm trying to reloaded files etc. from an external hard drive to my laptop. I took the files of my old office that was on is way out, so just in case I lost them all I copied them. I tried setting up my external hard drive and transfer just a couple of files just to see if it would work. I sent them to my desktop from my laptop and they also went to my documents, but once the hard drive is disconnected files will not open. I do not know what I'm dong wrong as I am not very computor spirit, so that the answers would be useful in silly English thank you. Sorry to be so long-winded.

  Sheila

  Hello @shedeval

  I understand that you have copied your files on an external drive from your old computer.

  You tried to copy the files to the new computer, but when you disconnect the external hard drive the files are no longer accessible.

  I think that you have created or copied a shortcut to the new computer and not the actual files.  When you're logged out outside the new computer had more disk access to open files.

  I would like to redo the copy and when you finished externally, log out and then try again.

  Good luck!