Data Recovery

Ricochet J · 7 Oct 2006 at 16:42

I've got a mates HDD. He can't boot into Windows XP, through any mode, i.e. Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, Last known good config, etc. He gets a BSOD at the loading screen.

He wants his data recovered thats the main thing, so a local said they'll recover the data for £10 - £15.

Question)
Can I recover the data myself using some kind of software?
Remember, the HDD doesn't boot into Windows at all. It keeps getting a BSOD.

Thanks

wizardmaxx · 7 Oct 2006 at 16:46

Recover my files and CIA unerase work very well, but there are a bunch of freeware proggies as well.

http://www.all4you.dk/FreewareWorld/links.php?search=file+recovery&la=xx

Steve Watford · 7 Oct 2006 at 16:46

Try plugging it into your computer as a slave to your main HD then boot into YOUR windows. You should be able to access it, just sounds like a corrupt Windows folder.

J.B · 7 Oct 2006 at 19:09

Steve Watford said:
Try plugging it into your computer as a slave to your main HD then boot into YOUR windows. You should be able to access it, just sounds like a corrupt Windows folder.

I agree,thats the easiest thing to do.

Ricochet J · 7 Oct 2006 at 19:36

Steve Watford said:
Try plugging it into your computer as a slave to your main HD then boot into YOUR windows. You should be able to access it, just sounds like a corrupt Windows folder.

Nah. Tried it. The whole drive is corrupt. It doesn't let me access the drive, saying so.
I'm trying the above said software.

Thanks for the suggestions though.

HighlandeR · 7 Oct 2006 at 20:31

yeah if it cant be accessed then try Recover My files, that program seems to do the trick nicely....

If you got the means even a USB enclosure may come handy but it will be far easier as a slave and faster.

£10-15 from the locals for a recovery? Are u sure u didnt miss the 0 @ the end of that, cos £10-15 doesnt even cover the cost to walk thru the front door now adays...