Crashed computer

[rmcconn]

Hi,

 

I'm experiencing a problem which is a bit mystifying to me.

When surfing the net the other day my computer crashed, after which ;would only boot in safe mode.; (Windows XP with SP3);

 

I could only access my file tree, which showed that all files and folders had disappeared.; All I could get was a black screen with "windows is running in safe mode" displayed.;

 

Believing windows was at fault, I physically removed the hard drive and installed this in another desktop machine running Windows 7; I hoped that all my info would be accessed in this way; When selecting "My computer", the disc drive and all its partitions were shown, with data detected by blue bars extending part way across each partition indicator, and the appropriate "used" and "free space" numbers being given; No access could be gained to the data itself, as Windows reported that the partitions were empty with the exception of one, which looked to contain files of windows XP.

 

How could data be detected, yet windows 7 reports that the partitions are empty, and more importantly, how can I get access to my "lost" information.

 

All help gratefully appreciated.

 

Ron

[BeeCeeBee]

Do you think you can repost the issue using the standard editer? The space break code etc. Make it very difficult to read.

[KenB]

I have edited your post and removed the break codes.

 

Just reply normally using the Reply to Thread button:)

[rmcconn]

Do you think you can repost the issue using the standard editer? The space break code etc. Make it very difficult to read.

 

Apologies for the formatting. The post was typed usiing the forum message box iin the usual way.

 

Ron

[KenB]

Hi,

 

Not sure why the formatting in your first post was showing the codes ??

 

Do you have the original XP installation CD - not recovery disks ?

 

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You could try putting the HDD back in the XP machine and do the following:

Switch on ..........tap F8 and get to the Advanced Startup Options.

Select Safe Mode - Command Prompt.

At the prompt type .......%systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe ............ENTER

 

This should start System Restore.

 

Select a date prior to the start of the problem.

Files / data will be OK