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  #31  
Old July 25th 04, 03:01 AM
Eric Gisin
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But in Window NT/2K/XP, neither the command prompt or chkdsk are DOS programs.
Yes, chkdsk is the correct program for minor problems.

I doubt anyone has something better for NTFS. If it can't be fixed, you have
to copy with findntfs or a commerical alternative.

"Jetro" wrote in message
...
Certainly chkdsk.exe exists in any MS OS, this is its native utility. OTOH,
DOS version prompts to use scandisk.exe instead starting from DOS 6.2 when
MS has purchased scandisk.exe from P.Norton. Experienced user would never
run chkdsk.exe in DOS environment, this is NT utility in conjunction with
chkntfs.exe.



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  #32  
Old July 25th 04, 03:01 AM
Eric Gisin
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But in Window NT/2K/XP, neither the command prompt or chkdsk are DOS programs.
Yes, chkdsk is the correct program for minor problems.

I doubt anyone has something better for NTFS. If it can't be fixed, you have
to copy with findntfs or a commerical alternative.

"Jetro" wrote in message
...
Certainly chkdsk.exe exists in any MS OS, this is its native utility. OTOH,
DOS version prompts to use scandisk.exe instead starting from DOS 6.2 when
MS has purchased scandisk.exe from P.Norton. Experienced user would never
run chkdsk.exe in DOS environment, this is NT utility in conjunction with
chkntfs.exe.



  #33  
Old July 25th 04, 03:14 AM
Nehmo Sergheyev
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- jazz -
If you have a network with another computer that has availible

storage, you
should be able to transfer the stuff to it across the network. This

might
negate the need to buy another drive if money is tight for

you.(especially
after buying the recovery software). -Good luck with it.


- Nehmo -
The only network I *have* is the internet.

Early next week I can afford a new HD. I'm thinking about this Samsung
160 GB at US$110
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...ct_id=16 8101

If I can't get my WD 80 GB going again, it's covered under warranty. I
bought it at CompUSA in March 2004. I'm not sure if I can exchange it at
the store or if I have to send it away. Every time I call the Overland
Park, KS store, they put me on hold and forget about me.

In the meantime, I think I'm going to be able to try Easy Recovery for
the Word docs.
http://www.ontrack.com/easyrecoveryprofessional/

The Word docs are the most important unavailable files. I do home
repairs, and I'm in the middle of a large repair & stain job. All the
records, money transactions, progress pics, activity reports, receipt
images, etc are on the unavailable drive. It's hard for me to ask the
customer for interim money if I can't report what's we've done.

I'm trying to reconstruct everything as best I can, but it's taking a
lot of time I don't have.

(And don't anybody give me a lecture about backing things up. You'd be
too late!)

:-)


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* Nehmo Sergheyev *
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  #34  
Old July 25th 04, 03:14 AM
Nehmo Sergheyev
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Default Need Data Recovery from HD

- jazz -
If you have a network with another computer that has availible

storage, you
should be able to transfer the stuff to it across the network. This

might
negate the need to buy another drive if money is tight for

you.(especially
after buying the recovery software). -Good luck with it.


- Nehmo -
The only network I *have* is the internet.

Early next week I can afford a new HD. I'm thinking about this Samsung
160 GB at US$110
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...ct_id=16 8101

If I can't get my WD 80 GB going again, it's covered under warranty. I
bought it at CompUSA in March 2004. I'm not sure if I can exchange it at
the store or if I have to send it away. Every time I call the Overland
Park, KS store, they put me on hold and forget about me.

In the meantime, I think I'm going to be able to try Easy Recovery for
the Word docs.
http://www.ontrack.com/easyrecoveryprofessional/

The Word docs are the most important unavailable files. I do home
repairs, and I'm in the middle of a large repair & stain job. All the
records, money transactions, progress pics, activity reports, receipt
images, etc are on the unavailable drive. It's hard for me to ask the
customer for interim money if I can't report what's we've done.

I'm trying to reconstruct everything as best I can, but it's taking a
lot of time I don't have.

(And don't anybody give me a lecture about backing things up. You'd be
too late!)

:-)


--
*********************
* Nehmo Sergheyev *
*********************


  #35  
Old July 25th 04, 03:16 AM
Nehmo Sergheyev
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Default Need Data Recovery from HD

- jazz -
If you have a network with another computer that has availible

storage, you
should be able to transfer the stuff to it across the network. This

might
negate the need to buy another drive if money is tight for

you.(especially
after buying the recovery software). -Good luck with it.


- Nehmo -
The only network I *have* is the internet.

Early next week I can afford a new HD. I'm thinking about this Samsung
160 GB at US$110
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...ct_id=16 8101

If I can't get my WD 80 GB going again, it's covered under warranty. I
bought it at CompUSA in March 2004. I'm not sure if I can exchange it at
the store or if I have to send it away. Every time I call the Overland
Park, KS store, they put me on hold and forget about me.

In the meantime, I think I'm going to be able to try Easy Recovery for
the Word docs.
http://www.ontrack.com/easyrecoveryprofessional/

The Word docs are the most important unavailable files. I do home
repairs, and I'm in the middle of a large repair & stain job. All the
records, money transactions, progress pics, activity reports, receipt
images, etc are on the unavailable drive. It's hard for me to ask the
customer for interim money if I can't report what's we've done.

I'm trying to reconstruct everything as best I can, but it's taking a
lot of time I don't have.

(And don't anybody give me a lecture about backing things up. You'd be
too late!)

:-)


--
*********************
* Nehmo Sergheyev *
*********************


  #36  
Old July 25th 04, 03:16 AM
Al Dykes
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Default Need Data Recovery from HD

In article ,
Nehmo Sergheyev wrote:
- jazz -
If you have a network with another computer that has availible

storage, you
should be able to transfer the stuff to it across the network. This

might
negate the need to buy another drive if money is tight for

you.(especially
after buying the recovery software). -Good luck with it.


- Nehmo -
The only network I *have* is the internet.

Early next week I can afford a new HD. I'm thinking about this Samsung
160 GB at US$110
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...ct_id=16 8101

If I can't get my WD 80 GB going again, it's covered under warranty. I
bought it at CompUSA in March 2004. I'm not sure if I can exchange it at
the store or if I have to send it away. Every time I call the Overland
Park, KS store, they put me on hold and forget about me.

In the meantime, I think I'm going to be able to try Easy Recovery for
the Word docs.
http://www.ontrack.com/easyrecoveryprofessional/

The Word docs are the most important unavailable files. I do home
repairs, and I'm in the middle of a large repair & stain job. All the
records, money transactions, progress pics, activity reports, receipt
images, etc are on the unavailable drive. It's hard for me to ask the
customer for interim money if I can't report what's we've done.

I'm trying to reconstruct everything as best I can, but it's taking a
lot of time I don't have.

(And don't anybody give me a lecture about backing things up. You'd be
too late!)



You exchange WD disks by going tothe web site www.wdc.com. Find the
right section, give your serial # and it will tell you if it's still
on warranty and give you a return authorization.




--
Al Dykes
-----------
adykes at p a n i x . c o m
  #37  
Old July 25th 04, 03:16 AM
Al Dykes
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Default Need Data Recovery from HD

In article ,
Nehmo Sergheyev wrote:
- jazz -
If you have a network with another computer that has availible

storage, you
should be able to transfer the stuff to it across the network. This

might
negate the need to buy another drive if money is tight for

you.(especially
after buying the recovery software). -Good luck with it.


- Nehmo -
The only network I *have* is the internet.

Early next week I can afford a new HD. I'm thinking about this Samsung
160 GB at US$110
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...ct_id=16 8101

If I can't get my WD 80 GB going again, it's covered under warranty. I
bought it at CompUSA in March 2004. I'm not sure if I can exchange it at
the store or if I have to send it away. Every time I call the Overland
Park, KS store, they put me on hold and forget about me.

In the meantime, I think I'm going to be able to try Easy Recovery for
the Word docs.
http://www.ontrack.com/easyrecoveryprofessional/

The Word docs are the most important unavailable files. I do home
repairs, and I'm in the middle of a large repair & stain job. All the
records, money transactions, progress pics, activity reports, receipt
images, etc are on the unavailable drive. It's hard for me to ask the
customer for interim money if I can't report what's we've done.

I'm trying to reconstruct everything as best I can, but it's taking a
lot of time I don't have.

(And don't anybody give me a lecture about backing things up. You'd be
too late!)



You exchange WD disks by going tothe web site www.wdc.com. Find the
right section, give your serial # and it will tell you if it's still
on warranty and give you a return authorization.




--
Al Dykes
-----------
adykes at p a n i x . c o m
  #38  
Old July 25th 04, 03:20 AM
t.cruise
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Default Need Data Recovery from HD

WD is a very reputable company. You should have no trouble getting a replacement. Their
drives haven't given me or my clients any problems. They also have some good utilities
for diagnostics and copy drive to drive. You can get a 160 GB WD for $107 at:

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/def...spx?EDC=456153

Beware of Maxtor. According to the many posts here, Maxtor drives seem to have a higher
than average failure rate.

T.C.

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"Nehmo Sergheyev" wrote in message
...
- jazz -
If you have a network with another computer that has availible

storage, you
should be able to transfer the stuff to it across the network. This

might
negate the need to buy another drive if money is tight for

you.(especially
after buying the recovery software). -Good luck with it.


- Nehmo -
The only network I *have* is the internet.

Early next week I can afford a new HD. I'm thinking about this Samsung
160 GB at US$110
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...ct_id=16 8101

If I can't get my WD 80 GB going again, it's covered under warranty. I
bought it at CompUSA in March 2004. I'm not sure if I can exchange it at
the store or if I have to send it away. Every time I call the Overland
Park, KS store, they put me on hold and forget about me.

In the meantime, I think I'm going to be able to try Easy Recovery for
the Word docs.
http://www.ontrack.com/easyrecoveryprofessional/

The Word docs are the most important unavailable files. I do home
repairs, and I'm in the middle of a large repair & stain job. All the
records, money transactions, progress pics, activity reports, receipt
images, etc are on the unavailable drive. It's hard for me to ask the
customer for interim money if I can't report what's we've done.

I'm trying to reconstruct everything as best I can, but it's taking a
lot of time I don't have.

(And don't anybody give me a lecture about backing things up. You'd be
too late!)

:-)


--
*********************
* Nehmo Sergheyev *
*********************




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  #39  
Old July 25th 04, 03:20 AM
t.cruise
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WD is a very reputable company. You should have no trouble getting a replacement. Their
drives haven't given me or my clients any problems. They also have some good utilities
for diagnostics and copy drive to drive. You can get a 160 GB WD for $107 at:

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/def...spx?EDC=456153

Beware of Maxtor. According to the many posts here, Maxtor drives seem to have a higher
than average failure rate.

T.C.

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"Nehmo Sergheyev" wrote in message
...
- jazz -
If you have a network with another computer that has availible

storage, you
should be able to transfer the stuff to it across the network. This

might
negate the need to buy another drive if money is tight for

you.(especially
after buying the recovery software). -Good luck with it.


- Nehmo -
The only network I *have* is the internet.

Early next week I can afford a new HD. I'm thinking about this Samsung
160 GB at US$110
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...ct_id=16 8101

If I can't get my WD 80 GB going again, it's covered under warranty. I
bought it at CompUSA in March 2004. I'm not sure if I can exchange it at
the store or if I have to send it away. Every time I call the Overland
Park, KS store, they put me on hold and forget about me.

In the meantime, I think I'm going to be able to try Easy Recovery for
the Word docs.
http://www.ontrack.com/easyrecoveryprofessional/

The Word docs are the most important unavailable files. I do home
repairs, and I'm in the middle of a large repair & stain job. All the
records, money transactions, progress pics, activity reports, receipt
images, etc are on the unavailable drive. It's hard for me to ask the
customer for interim money if I can't report what's we've done.

I'm trying to reconstruct everything as best I can, but it's taking a
lot of time I don't have.

(And don't anybody give me a lecture about backing things up. You'd be
too late!)

:-)


--
*********************
* Nehmo Sergheyev *
*********************




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  #40  
Old July 25th 04, 03:20 AM
Al Dykes
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Default Need Data Recovery from HD

In article ,
Nehmo Sergheyev wrote:
- jazz -
If you have a network with another computer that has availible

storage, you
should be able to transfer the stuff to it across the network. This

might
negate the need to buy another drive if money is tight for

you.(especially
after buying the recovery software). -Good luck with it.


- Nehmo -
The only network I *have* is the internet.

Early next week I can afford a new HD. I'm thinking about this Samsung
160 GB at US$110
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...ct_id=16 8101

If I can't get my WD 80 GB going again, it's covered under warranty. I
bought it at CompUSA in March 2004. I'm not sure if I can exchange it at
the store or if I have to send it away. Every time I call the Overland
Park, KS store, they put me on hold and forget about me.

In the meantime, I think I'm going to be able to try Easy Recovery for
the Word docs.
http://www.ontrack.com/easyrecoveryprofessional/

The Word docs are the most important unavailable files. I do home
repairs, and I'm in the middle of a large repair & stain job. All the
records, money transactions, progress pics, activity reports, receipt
images, etc are on the unavailable drive. It's hard for me to ask the
customer for interim money if I can't report what's we've done.

I'm trying to reconstruct everything as best I can, but it's taking a
lot of time I don't have.

(And don't anybody give me a lecture about backing things up. You'd be
too late!)



You exchange WD disks by going tothe web site www.wdc.com. Find the
right section, give your serial # and it will tell you if it's still
on warranty and give you a return authorization.




--
Al Dykes
-----------
adykes at p a n i x . c o m
  #41  
Old July 25th 04, 03:20 AM
Jetro
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It's just a lazy talk after Bill's crying. It's summer...


  #42  
Old July 25th 04, 03:21 AM
Jetro
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It's just a lazy talk after Bill's crying. It's summer...


  #43  
Old July 25th 04, 03:21 AM
t.cruise
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Default Need Data Recovery from HD

WD is a very reputable company. You should have no trouble getting a replacement. Their
drives haven't given me or my clients any problems. They also have some good utilities
for diagnostics and copy drive to drive. You can get a 160 GB WD for $107 at:

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/def...spx?EDC=456153

Beware of Maxtor. According to the many posts here, Maxtor drives seem to have a higher
than average failure rate.

T.C.

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"Nehmo Sergheyev" wrote in message
...
- jazz -
If you have a network with another computer that has availible

storage, you
should be able to transfer the stuff to it across the network. This

might
negate the need to buy another drive if money is tight for

you.(especially
after buying the recovery software). -Good luck with it.


- Nehmo -
The only network I *have* is the internet.

Early next week I can afford a new HD. I'm thinking about this Samsung
160 GB at US$110
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...ct_id=16 8101

If I can't get my WD 80 GB going again, it's covered under warranty. I
bought it at CompUSA in March 2004. I'm not sure if I can exchange it at
the store or if I have to send it away. Every time I call the Overland
Park, KS store, they put me on hold and forget about me.

In the meantime, I think I'm going to be able to try Easy Recovery for
the Word docs.
http://www.ontrack.com/easyrecoveryprofessional/

The Word docs are the most important unavailable files. I do home
repairs, and I'm in the middle of a large repair & stain job. All the
records, money transactions, progress pics, activity reports, receipt
images, etc are on the unavailable drive. It's hard for me to ask the
customer for interim money if I can't report what's we've done.

I'm trying to reconstruct everything as best I can, but it's taking a
lot of time I don't have.

(And don't anybody give me a lecture about backing things up. You'd be
too late!)

:-)


--
*********************
* Nehmo Sergheyev *
*********************




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  #44  
Old July 25th 04, 03:21 AM
Jetro
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It's just a lazy talk after Bill's crying. It's summer...


  #45  
Old July 25th 04, 08:55 AM
Nathan McNulty
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Actually, the only disks I have ever run into problems with have been
IBM and that was a while ago. Most disk manufacturers today are
excellent and reputable. I highly recommend Seagate, Western Digital,
and Maxtor. These are the three big ones in my opinion. Can't wait
until SATA300 comes out with a 15K RPM drive. Whatever of these three
companies releases it first will be getting my money for two set up in
RAID

----
Nathan McNulty


t.cruise wrote:
WD is a very reputable company. You should have no trouble getting a replacement. Their
drives haven't given me or my clients any problems. They also have some good utilities
for diagnostics and copy drive to drive. You can get a 160 GB WD for $107 at:

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/def...spx?EDC=456153

Beware of Maxtor. According to the many posts here, Maxtor drives seem to have a higher
than average failure rate.

T.C.

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"Nehmo Sergheyev" wrote in message
...

- jazz -

If you have a network with another computer that has availible


storage, you

should be able to transfer the stuff to it across the network. This


might

negate the need to buy another drive if money is tight for


you.(especially

after buying the recovery software). -Good luck with it.


- Nehmo -
The only network I *have* is the internet.

Early next week I can afford a new HD. I'm thinking about this Samsung
160 GB at US$110
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...ct_id=16 8101

If I can't get my WD 80 GB going again, it's covered under warranty. I
bought it at CompUSA in March 2004. I'm not sure if I can exchange it at
the store or if I have to send it away. Every time I call the Overland
Park, KS store, they put me on hold and forget about me.

In the meantime, I think I'm going to be able to try Easy Recovery for
the Word docs.
http://www.ontrack.com/easyrecoveryprofessional/

The Word docs are the most important unavailable files. I do home
repairs, and I'm in the middle of a large repair & stain job. All the
records, money transactions, progress pics, activity reports, receipt
images, etc are on the unavailable drive. It's hard for me to ask the
customer for interim money if I can't report what's we've done.

I'm trying to reconstruct everything as best I can, but it's taking a
lot of time I don't have.

(And don't anybody give me a lecture about backing things up. You'd be
too late!)

:-)


--
*********************
* Nehmo Sergheyev *
*********************





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