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Old 01-30-2010, 02:41 PM
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Re: AWOL
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Originally Posted by RandyWayne View Post
IF the computer still physically turns on there are some utilities that can be booted directly from the CD drive. If it doesn't then the HD needs to be removed and slaved to another PC. OA didn't say exactly HOW his computer died -he just pretty much said "It's dead Jim", which unfortunately doesn't say much to me.


This is my favorite "First Line of Defense" utility: http://www.grc.com/spinrite.htm
It is NOT free. It costs $89.99 (no demo's), but is super simple to use. Boot up with it. Select Option 4 and the hard drive you wish to scan, and let it rip -often for 4 to 40 hours.
Yeah I know all that. Ive slaved HDs many times lol. Im wondering if there is an easy "home" way to get files off a dead drive. Can you take the plates out and put them into another case?

Didn't spinrite used to be free? I used to go there to test my firewall.
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