I understand. It's very frustrating when a HDD crashes. If you aren't able to access the drive normally AND you would like to get a back up of the data as it exists now, we have 2 options.
You could make a Linux boot disk as instructed above and see if that will let you boot and access windows. From there you would be able to copy the data.
OR you could remove the drive from the system, place it in another computer as the 2nd HDD non-booting. You should be able to access the data as long as the HDD isn't a boot drive.
Do you wish to try either of these methods or would you like to format and start over, going with what you have currently as your data backup?
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I think I'd like to start from scratch and restore what we can from the flash drive and the WD drive, if that's OK with you. I can reinstall most of the software I had on it, so that won't be a problem; just time consuming. This way, I will have more control on what actually ends up on it as opposed to continuing the problem by keeping what I've got. Do you have the patience to work with me on this? I can be dense sometimes (but always willing).
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Yes, of course. I would be delighted to work with you. There might be a handoff over the weekend as I will be away from late Friday through late Sunday. I'll see if DIIRE is available to step in while I'm out.
You do have your original CD, right? I believe that you've had to use that already, so am fairly confident that you have it close. ;-) Do you need format instructions?
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Yes, I have the disc. And, yes, if you wouldn't mind giving me instructions, I would feel better about it.
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Maureen,
I believe that Microsoft offers one of the more complete instructions for formatting. How to partition and format a hard disk by using Windows XP Setup program Configure your computer to start from the CD or DVD drive To start your computer from the Windows XP CD, your computer must be configured to start from the CD or DVD drive. In some cases, you may have to modify your computer's BIOS settings to set this configuration. For information about how to configure your computer to start from the CD or DVD drive, see the documentation that is included with your computer, or contact the computer manufacturer. If you have a computer that cannot start from the CD or DVD drive and you need to start your computer from the startup disk, make sure that you have the floppy setup disks so that you can run the Setup program from the floppy disk drive. Note You can obtain Windows XP Setup boot disks from Microsoft, but only by download. We provide the Setup boot disks so that you can run the Setup program on computers that cannot use a bootable CD-ROM. If you can start your computer from a CD-ROM or from a network-based installation, we strongly recommend that you use those installation methods instead. Future products will no longer support installation by using the Setup boot disks. Format the hard disk and install Windows XP
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OK, I got your instructions. I'll start on it right away and let you know when I'm done.
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Excellent. If you have *any* questions, Maureen - I'm here. Don't hesitate to ask.
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