Hello.
In January this year my old PC broke down. Suddenly one day when I tried to boot my PC, and no signal was detected on my screen, no beep when turning it on, no windows startup sound - nothing.
I researched a bit and it turned out it must've been the motherboard which had burned down.
I was on the market for a new PC anyways, so I thought that this was a good time for that.

Now after 9 months I need some of the files from my old PC. Pictures, videos and documents.

What I was thinking was - "Wouldn't I just be able to put my old HD into my new PC?".
And that's what brought me back here.

The question: Is there any way to transfer my files from my old PC/HD to my new PC/HD?

Cheers!
0eyvind

As long as the drive is not damaged, this is a pretty easy thing to do. I would refer you to my April 26 answer to this problem (http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/computers-beginners/can-207487.html#post1010690).

If the interface type on your old and new computers is the same (EIDE vs. SATA), you could just pop the old drive into the new computer (assuming it is a desktop). You would only need a SATA cable if that is the interface type--EIDE should just pop in. If the new computer is a laptop, you'll have to go with an external USB enclosure.

Best of luck,
WallyH

Ok thanks!
I'll try to get a hold on a USB enclosure. Then I can use it for backup after that.
Again, thanks!

0eyvind