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Data Transfer using Internal -> External USB
I suppose this is more of a question/answer than an actual real-time issue. Mneighbor has a 10 year old HP desktop and his computer fails to get past the Windows XP loading screen. I broke the news to him that he can replace the hdd/os or he can just be practical and upgrade to a brand new system. I tried to transfer his files off by adapting his IDE drive to USB with a data transfer adapter. I was trying to transfer the information to his windows vista laptop. The USB installation "Chime" sound kept going off and on (as if I was unplugging and replugging the port) but it would not show up in 'My Computer' with the exception of showing up for a split second. The drive never lost power while in it's original tower so I doubt that the drive disconnecting is due to power issues.
My question is this; Did windows vista pose to be problematic with external hard drives? My next plan is to try with one of my Windows 7 laptops to see if I can bring the files over to my computer so that I can create discs for my neighbor. Is this worth trying at all?
Any input would be appreciated. Thank you