Can't Read Files on Hard Drive That Was Previously Used With XP

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  1. TVeblen
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    I'm not sure what that will do for you. You can only try it and find out.
    You don't have an external drive or other media?
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  3. Agent 86
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    Was able to put files onto external drive using testdisk.

    Thank you
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  4. TVeblen
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    Excellent. Congrats!
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