10+ year old HDD

I wouldn't go through the "take ownershp" step unless you find you need it. The simple approach is to hook up the drive, run a virus scan, move the files you need. Simple.

Not saying LiquidSnak's approach isn't good, it's just that you may not need it.

sygnus21 said:

I wouldn't go through the "take ownershp" step unless you find you need it. The simple approach is to hook up the drive, run a virus scan, move the files you need. Simple.

Not saying LiquidSnak's approach isn't good, it's just that you may not need it.

Oh, so I can still get the stuff off the HDD just by plugging it in and screwing it down in my computer? But if I wanted to use the HDD for maybe running another OS or something then I can use LiquidSnak's method, right? Because that's what I had in mind once I finished getting the data off the HDD for my mom.

Again, if you find you need to take ownership, i.e you get messages about permissions, than use LiquidSnak's solution, but If you get no messages, no need to do it.

As for wanting to use the drive as an external drive, that has nothing to do with it. And if you're going to put another OS on it, again, those permission wouldn't apply since you're wipping the drive anyway :)

It's really rather simple, remove the drive, hook to your machine, scan for virus, copy files. If you want use the drive for something else, wipe it, or keep it in tact.

Simple :)

Hope this clears things up.

LiquidSnak said:

Can you get a picture of the drive label? I can't find a good one on the internet.

Here's a pic, Liquid. I think you'll be able to see the diagram ok.

LiquidSnak said:

If you don't have an external enclosure, you will likely have to tack it onto your MoBo. Do you have an available IDE cable? Plug it in, but make sure that it's set to slave on the jumper settings :)

He can do you one better...he has a totaled computer full of spare parts.
In case his HDD is SATA (as I expect) he probably doesn't have to change any jumpers.
but it was good to remind the TS of the chance it could be necessary.
Such details are easily overlooked.

i WOULD JUST HOOK THE HDD UP WITH OUT THE JUMPER AS A FREE DRIVE

That largely depends on the drive in question...10 years ago you had to jumper correctly or it's a no go.

TS: connect the drive to the ide port and boot into BIOS if it's not being recognized, shut down and switch the jumper to the other setting depending on the position on the bus. If it's alone CS (cable select) might be a possibility as well.

-DG
Edit: now that the pic is up, go for the settings on the first (top) diagram

Well, i I read my mobo manual (p6t se) and I got the impression I had an IDE cable, but after looking inside the tower I can't find one. My HDD is sata, as some others suggested. I guess I wasted everybody's time. I took some pictures in case I'm missing something. One is my mom's HDD, and then mine and then the wiring harness in my computer.