old desktop blue screen how can i get photos please help

brad2224

Have an old desktop computer with some really important photos on have spent ages trying to solve how I can get them. Cannot get past blue screen do not want the computer just photos, would It not be a case of me taking hard drive out and connescting to another computer or laptop via is it a usb sata lead i really have no idea about all this. Could any infection be passed on from infected computer or can anyone advise me on how to solve this problem or roughly how much it would cost to have someone do this.

althas

It will all depend on the reason for the blue screen, could be 101 reasons

You can always try the cable connection and see if you can access the drive from another PC to get your photos. Are you happy removing the drive from the old PC? Do this first before you buy the cable, to make sure you get the correct thing

If you are unsure on anything, as the photos are so important to you, I would suggest taking it to an independant PC shop and start by asking their advice. They have so many tricks they can call on that hey would have a much better chance at recovery

When you get everything back on a new PC, may I suggest you go and buy a small external hard drive and back up your photos and documents on a regular basis. I have been where you are and would never be without a backup again

GolfFoxtrot

As above, always worth trying to connect the hard drive to another PC to see if you can retrieve them and always have a back up.

brad2224

hi thanks for your ultra quick responses the technical information is stop oxooooooed I did google this cant remember what this error meant think something to do with volume. What if any is the safe way to try hooking hard drive to another computer without transferring any infections is that what could happen if I try this method. Also what is the lead looked on ebay seen a sata lead would I need power adaptor sorry for bombarding questions just frustrated.

50Twuncle

brad2224 wrote: »

hi thanks for your ultra quick responses the technical information is stop oxooooooed I did google this cant remember what this error meant think something to do with volume. What if any is the safe way to try hooking hard drive to another computer without transferring any infections is that what could happen if I try this method. Also what is the lead looked on ebay seen a sata lead would I need power adaptor sorry for bombarding questions just frustrated.

Make sure that the PC that you are planning to transfer the photo files to, is protected by up-to-date Antivirus
You should have a spare SATA plug in the new PC - So it's just a case of opening it up and plugging it in - alternatively (probably easier and safer) - is to beg/steal or borrow an external USB adapter /caddy to save having to open the case of the new PC.
Scan the old drive first before copying files to the new PC !!

brad2224

the external usb adaptor have seen one on ebay 3.0 are they pretty standard the finxings or do I have to ensure I get the right one and how would I scan drivers

debitcardmayhem

Use a live cd/usb to boot and copy to a usb hard drive or via your network

50Twuncle

brad2224 wrote: »

the external usb adaptor have seen one on ebay 3.0 are they pretty standard the finxings or do I have to ensure I get the right one and how would I scan drivers

Drivers (if needed) themselves would be safe - they will be provided from another source than the old HDD !!
Besides - just scan them as any other file..

NiftyDigits

Is it a SATA HDD? What is the brand name and model number of the PC?

brad2224

now i am confused whats the easiest way a live cd how much would one cost or the usb adaptor any help much appreciated

NiftyDigits

Live CD is free. Ubuntu(using the Try Ubuntu option)

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