Windows 10: access to files on hard drive from crashed laptop

Discus and support access to files on hard drive from crashed laptop in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; My laptop died and I have removed the harddrive and can access it through a usb connection on another laptop. While I have access to all my files on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by waynepeterson1, Dec 3, 2018.

  1. WAYNEPETERSON1
    waynepeterson1 Win User

    access to files on hard drive from crashed laptop


    My laptop died and I have removed the harddrive and can access it through a usb connection on another laptop. While I have access to all my files on the e:drive, I can't open any of them. Note says I don't have permission to access. went to properties and changed access under Security to Everyone, but that change did not allow access. Any suggestions on how I can get the files on the external hard drive to open and transfer to the new laptops c:drive?

    :)
     
    waynepeterson1, Dec 3, 2018
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  2. DANNIBUSX
    DannibusX Win User

    Accessing a Hard Drive...

    ...from a dead laptop.

    My girlfriend's laptop recently s**t the bed, and she has a lot of photos she would like to retrieve from it. I used a USB to IDE cable to try, but it's a no go. Her drive has Windows XP Home on it, and my system has Win7 x64. The computer recognizes the drive, but it wants me to initialize it, which I think may format it.

    I don't know if it's formatted FAT32 or NTFS. Are there any suggestions on accessing the drive to pull all this data off of it?
     
    DannibusX, Dec 3, 2018
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  3. SCOUTINGWRAITH
    scoutingwraith Win User
    Laptop hard drive upgrade

    To replace a hard drive on a laptop is a little more troublesome than a desktop. 1st as most people here suggest you will need some sort of a backup disk just in case. Also be sure when buying the new Hard Disk is compatible with your model. And i would strongly suggest you install a new system and start from scratch because there are far too many problems that can occur when transferring system files.
     
    scoutingwraith, Dec 3, 2018
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  4. DAVID HAZ
    David Haz Win User

    access to files on hard drive from crashed laptop

    windows explorer crashes when opening an external hard drive.

    Hi Gwydion,

    If File Explorer is crashing when accessing a drive, it is possible that one of your programs is interfering with it, or that it is related to a virus or malware infection. For us to isolate the issue about File Explorer crashing when accessing your drive,
    kindly respond to the questions below:

    • Is the hard drive from your laptop the drive where Windows 8.1 is installed?
    • When File Explorer crashes, are there any error messages that appear?
    • Have you tried performing a full system scan using your preferred antivirus program and see if there is a possible virus or malware infection?

    We look forward to your response.
     
    David Haz, Dec 3, 2018
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