Windows problem ... not sure where to start

[smallblock]

I originally thought my new HD was failing, but after buying a new one and
reinstalling Windows I plugged in the HD I thought was bad and didn't find
any errors when I ran a disc check.

So, I am guessing my problem was in my Windows install on the first HD. Is
there anyway that I can repair the Windows install on the original HD so I
don't loose all my contacts, schedule, and e-mails?

I am a novice at this, so thanks for your patience!

 

[SHAWN]

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[ShoobieRat]

Hook it up as primary and see what happens. If you can connect into it fine, the grab all yer stuff that you can't just copy-n-paste over otherwise.

 

[smallblock]

Unfortunately it wont boot if ran as primary.

 

[ShoobieRat]

It won't boot, but you can access it just fine as a slave?

...

Slop it back in and set it as master (dont connect the other drive up). Get yerself a set of boot disks for your particular OS (and SP) and try booting up that way. It should work. If the drive is accessible, you should be able to hammer it into submission.

 

[smallblock]

Correct. If I run the new HD as primary I can access the files on the old "bad" one.

 

[smallblock]

Ok folks, I don't know what changed but the old hard drive is up and running windows right now.... what should I do with it while it is still up?

 

[ShoobieRat]

Really, the only things you can't get while the drive is slaved should be your targets.

Such as:

Your Outlook address book and emails (export them to pst files)
Program settings for applications (such as workspaces)
Any specific desktop icon scripts
Your dictionary files from Word.

 

[smallblock]

I've got it up where I can run it but it still isnt stable. I've run the manufacturers diagnostics check on the HD and it appears to be going bad so I am going to send it in.

Would a failing HD make it run VERY slowly?

 

[Blitze105]

Yes... but while you have the bad one running copy and paste what u want to your good hard drive... (IF you aren't going to make a clean install on the good one)