Need help transferring data from notebook to pc

LOL500

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So my notebook refuses to boot, so I decided this:

I'll move all the files I want from my notebook to my pc and then do a clean reinstall of windows.

This is my process and I'm going to do and I want to know if I missed anything:

1) write down cdkey ( is there a text file somewhere? last I checked the registry and command prompt it shows us empty)
1.5) change the boot settings
2) boot from cd with the linux live cd knoppix
3) buy a bridged usb cable
4) install driver for cable on both computers (stuffed can be installed even though I boot from a cd right?)
5) copy files over
5) download windows 8
6) burn to cd
7) do a clean install using the custom option.
8) install bridged usb cable software on new windows
9) transfer back data.
 

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    8
I suggest , Use flash drive to install windows 8 :)

I faster than install by using DVD.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Enterprise
    Computer type
    Laptop
Does it post?...else you could just fix the bootloader...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    PC-DOS v1.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    IBM
    CPU
    Intel 8088, 4.77MHz
    Memory
    16K, 640K max
    Graphics Card(s)
    What's that?
    Sound Card
    Not quite
    Screen Resolution
    80 X 24 text
    Hard Drives
    dual 160KB 5.25-inch disk drives
@neneka: sadly, my pc is 32 bit so I can't run bootsec to make my usb bootable

@superfly: well, I tried everything to fix it, can't refresh pc, can't system restore, can't auto-repair, tried the command prompt. Anyway, I figure by using this surefire way, I'll be saving lots of time instead of grabbing the the dark.
 

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Well after copying your files to another pc, and before doing a clean reinstall,

1.How about trying to put in your windows cd in the problematic computer and do a upgrade install? ( that might save ur files its just like reinstalling windows but keeping your files as u know it )

2.Try using Hiren's Boot CD it's a great and free software that boots from the boot menu u have loads of options there, and theres a simple option that runs a mini windows xp, try it i works 80%
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro Update 1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    Inspiron 530S
    Motherboard
    64Bit X64 based Processor
    Memory
    4.5GB Ram
    Graphics Card(s)
    1GB - XFX ONE ATI Radeon HD 5450 - Plus Edition
    Sound Card
    Inbuilt
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1440*900
    Hard Drives
    1*Seagate 150gb + 1*Seagate 320gb
    Cooling
    3 x fans
    Keyboard
    Dell Analog
    Mouse
    Dell USB Mouse
    Internet Speed
    1Mbps, 100kbps Download Speed
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky, Norton, Avast, Bitdefender, but Switched off
If the drive is still good. Get a USB SATA case if the drive in the notebook is a SATA drive. Then just plug in and transfer the data from the drive to the desktop that you want to salvage. You will not though be able to salvage programs.

You could try EaseUS Todo Workstation (paid copy), to see if you can rescue the data off of the drive as an image, so you can reimage back to a new drive.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
@sri2k: I tried it with an win 8.1 enterprise free trial cd but it said I need to boot up first before it could upgrade, I'll take a look at hiren too, since it's only 500mb I'll give it a try.
 

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anyway, though I'd ask this here too:

Is there some sort of software that can better manage resources so that when something hangs or crashes, it won't bring the whole computer down? (like chrome's multiple process method), because the reason I'm in this predicament is because I force shutdown (the press the power button for seonds) my computer after it hangs.
 

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    8
actually is your pc stuck with the boot logo thing? maybe it even could be a prob with the BIOS !
if so ,
how about noting down ur BIOS number, etc, and searching for an update online if possible or the same version. doing thins reinstalls ur BIOS.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro Update 1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    Inspiron 530S
    Motherboard
    64Bit X64 based Processor
    Memory
    4.5GB Ram
    Graphics Card(s)
    1GB - XFX ONE ATI Radeon HD 5450 - Plus Edition
    Sound Card
    Inbuilt
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1440*900
    Hard Drives
    1*Seagate 150gb + 1*Seagate 320gb
    Cooling
    3 x fans
    Keyboard
    Dell Analog
    Mouse
    Dell USB Mouse
    Internet Speed
    1Mbps, 100kbps Download Speed
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky, Norton, Avast, Bitdefender, but Switched off
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