The Pot Belly Stove

[wxntrafficfan]

This is offtopic, but wow I can't believe you still have my folder in there

That's actually on my desktop, where I saved fewer of your videos than I did on my laptop. All my laptop's videos were moved onto the portable hard drive, which neither computer can read. But yeah, I still have some of your videos

[CartoonJazzLover]

Wanted to show something random... 

yo no hablo espanol! yo no hablo espanol!! lol

also where is "the"

* I don't speak Spanish! I don't speak Spanish!

Me neither, and I have to translate (Spanish to English) from now on because I never understand Spanish at all. 

[jtmal0723]

so i need some assistance...i've been using safari cause it's pretty amazing, but today it's not opening.

i've restarted my laptop multiple times, unistalled the program, reinstalled it and it to refuse open. any ideas on a fix?

i'm using Windows 7 Home Premium - 64bit

Use Firefox.

[Anistorm]

* I don't speak Spanish! I don't speak Spanish!

Me neither, and I have to translate (Spanish to English) from now on because I never understand Spanish at all. 

Oh Felix, I would have done the translation myself if you didnt wanted to 

[wxntrafficfan]

OMG, I'm screwed. The portable HD I bought for my laptop, where I moved the videos I recorded in about a dozen locations, is not readable. Any ideas on what I can do?

[TWCToday]

OMG, I'm screwed. The portable HD I bought for my laptop, where I moved the videos I recorded in about a dozen locations, is not readable. Any ideas on what I can do?

Is it a physical drive error? If so then you are likely screwed. If not its just a matter of getting the computer to read it. Does the drive make any odd or rhythmic clicking noises?

[wxntrafficfan]

OMG, I'm screwed. The portable HD I bought for my laptop, where I moved the videos I recorded in about a dozen locations, is not readable. Any ideas on what I can do?

Is it a physical drive error? If so then you are likely screwed. If not its just a matter of getting the computer to read it. Does the drive make any odd or rhythmic clicking noises?

Yes, it is believed to be a physical error. I took it into Staples, and after searching for the drive on special software they have, they told me it could be that something got loose inside the drive and scratched the disk. They told me I can have someone mehcanically take the thing apart and steal the files off that way. Not sure if that works though.

[TWCToday]

OMG, I'm screwed. The portable HD I bought for my laptop, where I moved the videos I recorded in about a dozen locations, is not readable. Any ideas on what I can do?

Is it a physical drive error? If so then you are likely screwed. If not its just a matter of getting the computer to read it. Does the drive make any odd or rhythmic clicking noises?

Yes, it is believed to be a physical error. I took it into Staples, and after searching for the drive on special software they have, they told me it could be that something got loose inside the drive and scratched the disk. They told me I can have someone mehcanically take the thing apart and steal the files off that way. Not sure if that works though.

I've been able to get some data off with some recovery software found on the web. I would only pay for them to get the data as a last resort since most places charge by the gb for data recovery. Last resort.... stick it in the freezer Sometimes it works

[Mike M]

Really? A freezer?

[phw115wvwx]

Really? A freezer?

It's indeed a last resort move, but I've seen articles supporting this idea.  If you put the disk in the freezer for several hours, the drive can work for a little bit when you take it out and try to access it.  If it dies before you can get all the data, just stick it back in the freezer for a longer time and try again.  You should stick the disk in a plastic zip-lock bag to prevent condensation while it's in the freezer.  Heat and moisture are the two biggest enemies to any drive or electrical device.

[gt1racerlHDl]

Anyone want to live here?

Mount Washington Local Forecast: Goose egg temp with deadly wind chill

i would especially in a -38 wind chill

[wxntrafficfan]

Really? A freezer?

It's indeed a last resort move, but I've seen articles supporting this idea.  If you put the disk in the freezer for several hours, the drive can work for a little bit when you take it out and try to access it.  If it dies before you can get all the data, just stick it back in the freezer for a longer time and try again.  You should stick the disk in a plastic zip-lock bag to prevent condensation while it's in the freezer.  Heat and moisture are the two biggest enemies to any drive or electrical device.

Well, I would try it, but I'm nervous about causing even further damage that would indeed make me screwed. Patrick, can you find one or two of these articles? I'll be looking into the cost of taking the drive apart and stealing the data off that way, but it does get pricey. Staples charges $50 for the job (they say it only goes up to 10 GB, but they have backed up at least 500 GB of my stuff in only two times). But again, Staples can't find the drive even in their restoration software.

[phw115wvwx]

Well, I would try it, but I'm nervous about causing even further damage that would indeed make me screwed. Patrick, can you find one or two of these articles? I'll be looking into the cost of taking the drive apart and stealing the data off that way, but it does get pricey. Staples charges $50 for the job (they say it only goes up to 10 GB, but they have backed up at least 500 GB of my stuff in only two times). But again, Staples can't find the drive even in their restoration software.

Aaron, most of the articles came from tech forums with opinions from various users, but some people have found it to be successful.  Here's one thread where you see mixed opinions about it:  http://forums.cnet.com/5208-7591_102-0.html?threadID=245494

I would advise trying to get the data by other means first since using the freezer will not cure the drive at all but only allow you a brief amount of time to access it and back up the data.  Furthermore, there's no guarantee that the freezer will work with your drive.  Yes, it can damage the drive further if you do it too much, which is why I say this option is truly a last resort.

[wxntrafficfan]

Well, I would try it, but I'm nervous about causing even further damage that would indeed make me screwed. Patrick, can you find one or two of these articles? I'll be looking into the cost of taking the drive apart and stealing the data off that way, but it does get pricey. Staples charges $50 for the job (they say it only goes up to 10 GB, but they have backed up at least 500 GB of my stuff in only two times). But again, Staples can't find the drive even in their restoration software.

Aaron, most of the articles came from tech forums with opinions from various users, but some people have found it to be successful.  Here's one thread where you see mixed opinions about it:  http://forums.cnet.com/5208-7591_102-0.html?threadID=245494

I would advise trying to get the data by other means first since using the freezer will not cure the drive at all but only allow you a brief amount of time to access it and back up the data.  Furthermore, there's no guarantee that the freezer will work with your drive.  Yes, it can damage the drive further if you do it too much, which is why I say this option is truly a last resort.

Yeah, I will look around to see who can do it for the lowest price. I am very skeptical about it, and I am NOT in the position to push myself further in the hole.

[Anistorm]

Just installed Windows 7 on my lappy! And it's UH-MAZING!!!! I love it!!!!!!