Is it possible for a data recovery specialist to retrieve files from a very old crashed computer?
I have this computer that’s a windows 97 and it crashed in ‘03 or ‘04. We’ve kept it around hoping to have the money to have the files retrieved from it, but it’s taken a long time and it’s collecting dust in a back room. It seems it’s been so long I was wondering if it’s even possible for a data recovery specialist to even retrieve the files from a computer that’s so old and will literally not even turn on. One reason I want the files pulled off it so bad is because I have written novels and novels worth of stories and it’s hard for me to believe that they really could be gone. (I know how to keep back up files now, but I didn’t at the time.)
If it is possible, what would be the cost estimate?
Cost – $15 plus either shipping or tax, depending on whether you have a Micro Center near you. Buy http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0278844
Take the drive out of the crashed computer. (There are 4 small screws holding the drive in on its sides – one or more may be missing.) Remove the 2 cables from the drive [they just pull off - pull the connectors, not the cables], remove the screws and slide the drive out. Connect it to the adapter – the power connector (the smaller one) is on the power pack cable. The large connector is on the plastic housing of the adapter itself – just plug the adapter into the drive. (Watch for 2 things. 1) Use the larger of the connectors on the adapter – the small one is for laptop drives and 2) the connector only goes in one way. There’s a little piece sticking out on one of the long faces of the connector and a "slot" in the drive’s connector – match them up.)
Then plug the drive into the computer the same way you’d connect an external drive or flash drive, and copy off all the files from the old drive. Or just use it as an external drive.
This isn’t rocket science – or even difficult. You can do it yourself. Take your time (the whole process should take you about 15-30 minutes the first time, to remove the drive and hook it up to the adapter. And about 2 minutes if you ever have to do it again.) I upgraded this computer to Windows 7 a couple of weeks ago, and my Vista backup is on an external drive connected with that adapter – for 2 weeks now. (I copy back the files I need as I find I need them.)
Have fun.
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Cost – $15 plus either shipping or tax, depending on whether you have a Micro Center near you. Buy http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0278844
Take the drive out of the crashed computer. (There are 4 small screws holding the drive in on its sides – one or more may be missing.) Remove the 2 cables from the drive [they just pull off - pull the connectors, not the cables], remove the screws and slide the drive out. Connect it to the adapter – the power connector (the smaller one) is on the power pack cable. The large connector is on the plastic housing of the adapter itself – just plug the adapter into the drive. (Watch for 2 things. 1) Use the larger of the connectors on the adapter – the small one is for laptop drives and 2) the connector only goes in one way. There’s a little piece sticking out on one of the long faces of the connector and a "slot" in the drive’s connector – match them up.)
Then plug the drive into the computer the same way you’d connect an external drive or flash drive, and copy off all the files from the old drive. Or just use it as an external drive.
This isn’t rocket science – or even difficult. You can do it yourself. Take your time (the whole process should take you about 15-30 minutes the first time, to remove the drive and hook it up to the adapter. And about 2 minutes if you ever have to do it again.) I upgraded this computer to Windows 7 a couple of weeks ago, and my Vista backup is on an external drive connected with that adapter – for 2 weeks now. (I copy back the files I need as I find I need them.)
Have fun.
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