Posted on 07/29/2012 1:25:08 PM PDT by trussell
HELP PLEASE. My laptop computer suddenly went blue screen of death with a message that some error was detected and windows was being disabled (or shut down) to protect my computer. I rebooted, same thing. I unplugged, pulled the battery and waited, then plugged it all back in and again, same message. I tried to start in safe mode...an option came up to "repair your computer", I chose that option. It says "windows is installing files", then the "microsoft windows" with the scrolling lights, then the same blue screen message. So, I tried in safe mode again, only choosing safe mode instead of the "repair your computer" option. Same response.
This response has been the same through all the attempts.
I pulled the hard drive and put it back in...I pulled the memory chips and reset them. Please. All of my work search files (resumes, cover letters, work history etc...) are on that computer. All of my Parole board files from the attacker on parole are on that computer. All of my pictures, are on that computer. I use to have an external hard drive, but something happened and it quit working. I can't buy a new computer because I am looking for work. and I can't look for work if my computer is gone :(
Please...I know there are many computer savvy people here. Please help me if anything can be done.
Good for you!
Wow, that is very cool of them to do that for free! As you saw, that is NOT a cheap proposition, typically.
Sorry, I can’t help you. I’m an Apple person.
I am very glad to here this :)
I hope you don’t have any other troubles, may not turn out as well next time >.<
If you are certain the motor is not running and it is the hard drive and you have EXHAUSTED ALL OTHER OPTIONS then...
you can try a DISK SLAM
YES, I am serious...
Take the drive out...
Lay it on a sturdy flat surface, and raise it off the table 4 or 5 inches and briskly whack it FLAT on the surface. You have to whack it sharply and flat (no corner hits the table first)
This will sometimes dislodge whatever is preventing it from turning
THIS IS A LAST RESORT- just before you are ready to toss it in the garbage ONLY. If you have plans to send it off to a data recovery company, then dont do this.(at least not too hard)
I have seen this work more than once
did you even read what I wrote in the message I sent you? I was letting you know the results because you had posted in the thread, and I thought you might like to know. Sorry, it appears I was incorrect!
I will back-up from now on...I have learned my lesson!
I’m sending it off...the maker of the unit is paying for a data recovery for me.
>> I prayed the drive would be good...instead of answering that prayer, God chose to show me the kindness of strangers!<<
Something for all of us to learn there.
I am pleased that you ended up with the possibility of getting your data back and that God revealed Himself in such an interesting manner.
Great news!
This is good news.
BFLR
I am VERY HAPPY that you are receiving data recovery assistance from the manufacturer. On your resolution to make backups, congratulations and I am sorry that it was such a sharp point that got you started. Now you have to decide methods, internal/home vs commercial off-line. While you are waiting for this data recovery, you need to start considering this process. In your (I'm sure) copious free time [smile] think about what method and costs you can afford to avoid this panic attack in the future. If you wait until you get back into operation, you will return to bad habits and unfortunate outcomes. Good luck!
I knew that the drive was turning erratically from your last replies, but it had to be turning or you couldn’t have gotten the blue screen; you’d have just gotten beeps from the BIOS if the some of windows hadn’t loaded.
Sounds like you’re in good shape now.
here -> hear .. doh! >.< I need some sleep :p
Good news indeed.
Poverty creates subtle afflictions on one’s perspective, as I’ve lately been learning myself, but also opportunities for learning some wonderful truths.
Make the most of poverty- or whatever situation you’re ever in.
Must have been a seagate or maxtor drive!?
I have been using Hitachi drives with good results.
The floods in Thailand took out the big factories though.
Been hard to get them ever since.
Backup is YOUR BEST FRIEND!!!
The data is always worth more than what an extra 3TB external drive costs. Out in NM a few years back I set up and external backup site linked by wifi for some guys.. far enough off-site to be safe and secure.
Well.. Here is what I have done with a drive that has stopped..
Remove the cover, connect it and try to get the disc’s spinning by giving them a little flick when there is power applied. Only touch the outside edge or the raised center of the disc.
Or the brute attempt..
Slap it on the table.
yes.. I mean it.
It *might* get it to spin up one last time. Start with a light tap and work your way up.
Of course ONLY do this if your not going to pay someone to recover the data.
Since if memory serves me right you have a bunch of your job search info on the drive, if you use a web based e-mail program check your sent folder. If you e-mailed the files out, you may have a copy of that file currently in your sent folder.
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