Martin B Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 1st of it looks like we've lost the Tevez and Saviola deals! But last night we had a mini power cut for a few seconds, and unfortunately my computer has not been able to revive! I've lost everything on there, pictures, memories, school work, everything. I didn't think it'd be too serious if I lost everything but now I really do understand the concequences! Fortunately for all you lot, I've got a computer which we wasn't using, until I can afford a new one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I lost count of the number of times I've told people to Back up, back up, back up their important files. Loosing the lot is a very hard way to learn that I feel sorry for you Martin, you'll know what to do in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Thanks LJ. But what about the football! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Martin, try googling or speaking to some PC experts locally - there is usually a way to retrieve this data even when it looks dead. Try asking Graham too, he might know. Phil has a UPS box, they aren't expensive but will protect your machin in the event of a power cut or surge.e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Sorry Martin, What's football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 (edited) Professional data recovery is very expensive Yes Clare. A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies) is a good idea if you depend upon your PC Edited August 31, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Sorry Martin, What's football I haven't got a clue about all the technical bits, my dad is trying very hard to get it all back right this moment. Thanks for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 There's a company in Banbury that might well do it, let me know if you need the number. You can always bring it when you come over on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Your best bet might be to remove the hard drive from your dead computer and plug it into a working one, we do that between old and new computers as an easy way to transfer all the data. Make sure to use anti-static protection though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 There's a company in Banbury that might well do it, let me know if you need the number. You can always bring it when you come over on Saturday. Cheers Clare, will let you know how we get on today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 There's no immediate need to panic about your data - Aunty E has the best advice - it looks like you have a working computer - you can just plug the old hard drive in as a slave drive - chances are you'll be able to recover your stuff. Will the old computer not power up properly? If so - you may just have blown the psu - a new power unit is not that expensive - and not that difficult to fit... good luck, Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Oh Martin . I lost everything on my computer a few months ago when the idiots who were repairing it wiped my hard drive without telling me. I lost work, photos, accounts, everything and it's shattering, isn't it. Hope you soon manage to rebuild everything you had on it but it's hard work, I can tell you and some things you just can't replace. As LJ says, back up everything! I have a desk full of CDs with things on as I habitually back up my photos and documents every couple of weeks now. Lesson learned. Football? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I've got a detachable hard drive that I back up to. Then I can take it out and store it somewhere safe. It wasn't at all exoensive and gives me peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Dad's managed to sort a few things out now. Still lost alot of my documents. Including my welcome speech to all the New U16s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
