B.S.O.D now gone I have removed the drive & need help restoring tree

billmcct said:

Browsing the drive> Drive Letter ??-> "Users->YourName->Favorites"
In Windows Explorer the drive letter will no longer be C:\ on an externally connected drive.
If your going to copy the entire drive to the USB stick, I would suggest you use Roadkil's Unstoppable Copier.
At bottom choose the OS Win 7 and either installer or Stand Alone Portable.

Roadkil.Net - Roadkil's Unstoppable Copier Program Download

Hi there Bill
Thanks for replying back.
I have just checked out "roadkill" it looks pretty good.
Just one thing though.
Once I set it going and it ends up on the 2tb stick, I then format the 2tb HDD, reinstall Windows 7 install roadkill and point the 2tb stick to the new O.S will I will be able to then read the files and folders as normal. ?
Because after I install the new O.S they are gone as you are aware, I have already tried installing / repairing etc.


One other thing any ideas on

sheffieldyorky said:

Something else I have noticed the majority of the files and folders are written with black lettering, but I have found a few that are written with blue lettering, i.e APPS dell drwdemo epm

please also see the supplied image

Hi there guys
Thanks for contributing to my thread.
I have to say I am now REALLY confused.

billmcct said:

Browsing the drive> Drive Letter ??-> "Users->YourName->Favorites"
In Windows Explorer the drive letter will no longer be C:\ on an externally connected drive.
If your going to copy the entire drive to the USB stick, I would suggest you use Roadkil's Unstoppable Copier.
At bottom choose the OS Win 7 and either installer or Stand Alone Portable.
Roadkil.Net - Roadkil's Unstoppable Copier Program Download

That really pleased me, I then went onto the website and found this;

Program Description
Recovers files from disks with physical damage. Allows you to copy files from disks with problems such as bad sectors, scratches or that just give errors when reading data. The program will attempt to recover every readable piece of a file and put the pieces together. Using this method most types of files can be made useable even if some parts of the file were not recoverable in the end.
The program can be used as a daily backup system using its batch mode functions. A list of transfers can be saved to a file and then run from the command line to perform the same batch of transfers on a regular basis without having to use the GUI interface. The program supports command line parameters which allow the application to be run from schedulers or scripts so it can be fully integrated into daily server tasks.
The docking station from (rhymes with I say) these are the details;
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Hard Disk Docking Station - USB External Interface for Easy Access to SATA I / II 2.5" AND 3.5" Drive
New Boxed Sealed Item
Install and access hard drive in seconds
Simple to use design; no need to add enclosure or open computer case
Eject button for easy removal of hard drive
Plug & play
Add storage to any system with a USB port
Transfer speed to up to 480 Mbps
Package includes:
• Hard Drive Docking Station
• USB Cable
• Power Adapter
• User Manual
Minimum System Requirements:
• Pentium II 350 MHz-compatible or Mac G3 Processor and greater
• Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 and greater or Mac OS 10.4 and greater or Linux Kernel 2.4.18 above
• USB or SATA port equipped system
Specifications:
Device Support: SATA I/II HDD
Device Size: 2.5" or 3.5"
Internal Interface: SATA
External Interface: USB 2.0 & eSATA
Dimensions: 136 x 83 x 87 mm
HDD Capacity: Up to 2TB
Power Supply: 12V 2A
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So you can this does need and software, i.e. "Roadkil's Unstoppable Copier" that is UNLESS I'm reading it wrongly.

Then the latest post to my thread

billmcct said:

If you reinstall Win 7 on a reformatted disk from a Win 7 disk or image, then you CAN NOT transfer everything from the USB stick back to the new drive. Copy over what you need like "Documents. Videos. Favorites ETC.

So you can see why I'm confused because once started theres no going back.
The stick has more free space than I need to recover from the HDD.
Going back to my thread

sheffieldyorky said:

Something else I have noticed the majority of the files and folders are written with black lettering, but I have found a few that are written with blue lettering, i.e APPS dell drwdemo epm
Does that signify anything to anybody ?
Finally is there anything that I can strip out, i.e. delete of the old O.S, I don't want it attaching itself to the new O.S.

I'm thinking that if this blue writing is the redunant Windows 7 that gave me so much grief then why don't i just delete it.
Going further, if I find ALL the writing written in blue and delete that (with Administrator privilege's) then I'm thinking that I may have a chance to re=install Windows 7 Professional onto the original 2tb HDD and if I manage to get that far I can go to "keeping files and folders" and not used the docking station at all.
For me the ideal scenario would be able to re-install Windows 7 "keeping files and folders" and not use the Hard Disk Docking Station.
One last thought I have found the "hotel booking" it was in my Gmail account.