Install the new hard drive, reinstall XP, applications, AV, etc, together with all the updates.
When the system is working to your satisfaction. then install the old HD as the slave and see if you can copy the files you need to the new hard drive.
Remove the old drive when finished.
Note: All Programs and applications must reinstalled from their CDs.
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I have a similar issue, and it is advising me to back up my data immediately. Well, I purchased a external hard drive and am all set to back up the hard drive if I can ever get the machine to boot into windows. I could net get XP recvovery to work, and trying to reinstall XP it wants to format the hard drive. Even from a DOS prompt I am unable to execute commands that I might have been able to copy off data. Any chance of recovering any of the data on the hard drive? I am thinking of taking it to one of those generic local PC shops and seeing if they can't salvage some of my data.
Thanks to all that have replied to my first post. I have bought a new hard drive and after I get it loaded I will be setting the other one to slave. Hopefully, I will be able to retrieve my files from the failed drive. Thanks so much for all your help.
As you have a D-8400, you will need a SATA data cable to install a second hard drive, as a slave, there's a spare SATA power connector already inside the case.
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Then second hard drive should be recognized, in the setup, unless it's toast.
You need to completely install XP, on the new HD, before installing the old HD.
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Message Edited by shesagordie on 07-11-2007 11:49 PM
Hey! I really appreciate your help. I do have a question about making my old hard drive into the slave. I do understand about the SATA data cable and I believe I have it hooked up correctly. I used the data cable that came with me new hard drive and then of course used the data cable that was already on the old drive. Both drives I have are SATA drives. I want the new one to be the master with the operating system on it. From what I have read the SATA drives do not have a master or a slave. I have got my new drive up and running for the most part but when I connect the old drive; the computer acts like it is going to boot - I get the Windows XP screen then it goes blank. Not blue just blank. I figure it is getting confused because both hard drives have an operating system on them. Is there a way to make it only use the new hard drive has the bootable drive? The new drive is connected to SATA 0 and the old drive is connected to SATA 3 on the mother board. I have them set that way in the bio too. The jumper block on the SATA drives are only for the transfer rate; is that correct? I really don't want to reformat the old drive because I am trying to get the data off of it; since it won't boot. I appreciate all your help.
I had already tried that route. Anytime I enable the old hard drive; the new hard drive will not boot. I have my new hard drive up and running with Windows XP Media Center; with the old hard drive disabled. When I enable the old hard drive I just get a black screen after the Windows first screen where it shows it is about to load. I need it to not look at the old hard drive as a boot drive. I just want to be able to get to it from my new hard drive; so I can get to my files & pictures. I really appreciate all your help.
Last ditch effort would be to put the failing drive in an external USB 2.0 case and try connecting it that way, after you've booted the system to Windows.
If that fails, the drive is too far gone - if you need the data on it, you'll have to consider investing a considerable sum in data recovery (such services can easily run $2,500 and up).
Thanks ejn63! I may end up having to do just that. I will have to investigate that route futher. Hopefully, I can get it to work. I appreciate your help.
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What is the computer model?
Install the new hard drive, reinstall XP, applications, AV, etc, together with all the updates.
When the system is working to your satisfaction. then install the old HD as the slave and see if you can copy the files you need to the new hard drive.
Remove the old drive when finished.
Note: All Programs and applications must reinstalled from their CDs.
Bev.
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As you have a D-8400, you will need a SATA data cable to install a second hard drive, as a slave, there's a spare SATA power connector already inside the case.
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Connect the second hard drive's data cable to SATA port 1 and then enter the setup and check that the drive is set to "Auto" [Enabled]
How to install a second SATA hard drive
Motherboard layout
D-8400 System Setup
Then second hard drive should be recognized, in the setup, unless it's toast.
You need to completely install XP, on the new HD, before installing the old HD.
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Message Edited by shesagordie on 07-11-2007 11:49 PM
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Thanks,
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If that fails, the drive is too far gone - if you need the data on it, you'll have to consider investing a considerable sum in data recovery (such services can easily run $2,500 and up).
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