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Ricky,
Seems like you may need to backup what you can with the Pepermint3 USB or what you like, and reinstall Windows.
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New #201
That's what I thought. Thanks again and I'll let you know how it went.
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New #202
Damn it. So i'm guessing I have to buy an external hard drive?
A shop wouldn't be able to do anything about it? /:
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New #203
Sure, a computer shop would be able to do it for you for a nice price.
You don't have to buy another external HDD. Do you have another internal HDD or USB key that you could copy the files to?
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New #204
Well, I honestly wouldn't mind the price at this point!
Only thing I'm afraid of is them losing my data! I've heard terrible stories. Haha.
But I posted in the other thread asking if I could transfer it to my desktop with a usb cable, but he said no..
Is that true?
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New #205
Yes, you would need to copy to a USB flash drive, memory card, or some other external removable drive.
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New #206
Okay, do you think I'd be wasting my time messing around with a repair disk?
This is my last resort before I take it to a shop..
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New #207
Ricky,
Since it has failed to be repaired, then I would say it would be best to backup and reinstall Windows 7. Whether you pay a shop to do it for you or not is up to you.
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New #208
Agree - we can help you reinstall quite easily, but use the PepperMint3 tutorial to backup your files as suggested.
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New #209
Ah, so you're both saying the shop wouldn't be able to do any better? /:
Well, shit.
Okay, last question before I get an external hard drive and such:
Since I'm going to have to reinstall windows, do I need a product key?
Because mine came with a sticker on the bottom and it's worn out to the point where I can't read it.
And I only have upgrade Windows 7 discs.. guessing I'd have to torrent new ones?
And is there a way to figure out if I have a 32 or 64 bit system?
Thanks so much for your help, guys.
Much appreciated.
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