1. Re: [OT] damaged NTFS partition
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On Wed, 28 Jul 2004 16:33:07 -0700
Chris Burch <guest at RapidEuphoria.com> wrote:
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>
> posted by: Chris Burch <chriscrylex at aol.com>
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> Unkmar wrote:
> >
> > If possible I need to recover data from a damaged NTFS partition.
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > Unkmar
> >
> >
> Hi
>
> Depends
>
> 1. Is the disc multi partitioned with different op systems, or multi
> partitioned with xp?
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> 2. Does the computer boot xp at all?
>
> 3. If you have a win 98 partition, you could boot to that and use NTFS reader
> for dos. Or you could use the rescue system of the winxp CD - see
> http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm
>
> 4. If that fails, and the disc is still running (I had a similar dieing disc
> problem)
> you could get a usb2ide cable, about 30-40 (dollars/pounds - take your pick,
> lucky yanks!), and access it with that - would need to buy a new hard drive
> and re install your os - make sure you at least dual boot 98/xp.
>
> Good luck
>
> Chris
