Sorry if this seems like a ‘no brainer’ but I have struggled for the last week with various critical HW issues. On Sunday my primary home system (VIAO) completely blew up (you name it - smoke the whole works!). I managed to salvage the HDs and I have a 150G Norton 360 backup on a Maxtor external drive. I have ordered a DELL that should arrive next Monday, my question is:
1) How do I get files from my Norton 360 backup from the Maxtor to the new DELL box. I am concerned the “salvaged HDs” are cooked as well.
Again sorry if you “technical guys (and gals)” are shaking you head at such a stupid question, as you can imagine it has been a LONG week!
/Michael
CBS News or someone said 80% of users aren’t backed up, so you’re better off than most!
You just want data, not programs or system?
For myself, I never rely on one backup set or method. I use Vista built-in, and others, along with N360 v3.
Microsoft free MS SyncToy 2.0 is fast and another easy to use method to copy/backup or synch folders.
Third level of backup to DVD for critical data, including installers, updates, and programs.
Try making a copy or backup or at least verify your backup image and disk before you start and see if there are errors.
Can you copy to another drive okay? Off load the files to another hard drive, then run chkdsk on your Maxtor.
http://publib16.boulder.ibm.com/pseries/en_US/aixins/insgdrf/backing_up_system.htm
Prosoft data recovery http://www.prosofteng.com/products/
Some I’ve seen recommend using a linux recovery cd.
There is a lot of good ideas in the feature list and “how to” Active Disk
http://www.disk-image.net/
How to backup: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-pc-backup.aspx
Sorry if this seems like a ‘no brainer’ but I have struggled for the last week with various critical HW issues. On Sunday my primary home system (VIAO) completely blew up (you name it - smoke the whole works!). I managed to salvage the HDs and I have a 150G Norton 360 backup on a Maxtor external drive. I have ordered a DELL that should arrive next Monday, my question is:
1) How do I get files from my Norton 360 backup from the Maxtor to the new DELL box. I am concerned the “salvaged HDs” are cooked as well.
Again sorry if you “technical guys (and gals)” are shaking you head at such a stupid question, as you can imagine it has been a LONG week!
/Michael