Problems Getting Data Off Dead Laptop HD

Swan_2

I've taken the HD out of the dead laptop, put it in a USB caddy, attached it to another pc & can see the drive & the files on it, but I'm not allowed access

I've done a bit of Googling & from what I've read, the problem is because the main account was passworded & to be able to copy the data I need to turn off simple file sharing, but apparantly this isn't possible running XP home

can anyone suggest a way round this problem?

espresso

Try reading this here.

Djinn

Most linux Livecd's will allow you to access these files, change the attributes then copy them over as required

Swan_2

Djinn wrote: »

Most linux Livecd's will allow you to access these files, change the attributes then copy them over as required

I know nothing of linux but will bear it in mind if I get totally stuck

espresso wrote: »

Try reading this here.

thanks for that espresso, none of my Googling turned that page up (probably using the wrong search terms) I'll give it a try shortly & report back

djf_03

espresso wrote: »

Try reading this here.

that's the link i was searching for to give

worked for me when i did the same thing with a laptop HD. Good find!

Swan_2

thank you, thank you, espresso

it took me a bit longer than I anticipated because my laptop wasn't too happy powering the USB caddy for the file transfer, but after connecting to my desktop pc it's been a complete success & I've been able to rescue my son's artwork that he'd put on the dead laptop (unknown to me)

a lesson about backing up is in order for the young man I think!