Solved Dead laptop, HDD is ok...backup?

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Hey, long time since i been on here haha.
I was wondering what is a good software i can use to get the files from a hard drive to another computer? heres what i mean: theres this laptop that still works but a dead lcd screen. So my uncle wants the files from the hard drive from that laptop to his laptop. What is a great software for me to do that? I know norton ghost does it but i saw bad reviews of it. I have the tools, cables and adapters for the transfer but i just want to ask you guys what program that does it great :)
Thanks in advance guys.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Macbook Pro Retina
OS
Mac OS X Yosemite
CPU
2.4 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory
8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M
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Retina
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Retina
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250GB SSD
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Macbook Pro Retina (2013)
Connect a monitor up to it and then back the files up from it normally.

Hey, long time since i been on here haha.
I was wondering what is a good software i can use to get the files from a hard drive to another computer? heres what i mean: theres this laptop that still works but a dead lcd screen. So my uncle wants the files from the hard drive from that laptop to his laptop. What is a great software for me to do that? I know norton ghost does it but i saw bad reviews of it. I have the tools, cables and adapters for the transfer but i just want to ask you guys what program that does it great :)
Thanks in advance guys.
 

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HP DV6 1330sa
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Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit SP1
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INTEL DUAL CORE 2.1Ghz
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N/A
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4GB DDR3
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INTEL
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LAPTOP
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2
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3200x1080
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250GB
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LAPTOP
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LAPTOP
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LAPTOP
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SOLID YEAR 260U
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USB
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20 MB/S
Connect a monitor up to it and then back the files up from it normally.

Hey, long time since i been on here haha.
I was wondering what is a good software i can use to get the files from a hard drive to another computer? heres what i mean: theres this laptop that still works but a dead lcd screen. So my uncle wants the files from the hard drive from that laptop to his laptop. What is a great software for me to do that? I know norton ghost does it but i saw bad reviews of it. I have the tools, cables and adapters for the transfer but i just want to ask you guys what program that does it great :)
Thanks in advance guys.

I didnt think of it like that :o
Thats brilliant!
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Macbook Pro Retina
OS
Mac OS X Yosemite
CPU
2.4 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory
8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M
Monitor(s) Displays
Retina
Screen Resolution
Retina
Hard Drives
250GB SSD
Other Info
Macbook Pro Retina (2013)
Give Macrium Reflect FREE Edition - Information and download a try. It makes a compressed image of the drive and then it has an option to mount the image to access the files. Then you can copy any files you want to keep. Be sure to unmount the image when done. I use it on a regular basis to image by partitions as a backup.

Jim :geek:
 

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Phenom II X6 1100T
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ASUS M5A99X EVO
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Crucial Balistic 8gb DDR3-1866 CL9
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MSI R6850 Cyclone IGD5 PE
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On Board
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If monitor won't work, remove the HD and plug it into external HD - most external HD's are a laptop HD in case with IDE/SATA to USB connector.
 
If you are trying to alone the drive to another computer, you'll need software. If you just want to get files off the drive, all you need are internal to external cables and you are ready to go.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3P-B3
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12 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333
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Nvidia GTX 470
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Dell UltraSharp 2209WA
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OCZ Agility3 240 GB, WD5001AALS, WD7501AALS
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OCZ ModStream 700W
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CoolerMaster HAF 912 Advanced
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Brian,

I assume you followed the excellent advice from Rei Tumult.

Let us know the results or if you need more assistance.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
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MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
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AMD A10-4600M
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AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
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AMD Radeon HD 7660G
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High Definition Audio Device
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Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
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1600x900@60Hz
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SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
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Standard PS/2 Keyboard
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HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
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What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
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Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
Brian,

I assume you followed the excellent advice from Rei Tumult.

Let us know the results or if you need more assistance.
Yeah i did. Thanks. But the connection didnt work so i just went with the long way anyways.

If you are trying to alone the drive to another computer, you'll need software. If you just want to get files off the drive, all you need are internal to external cables and you are ready to go.

Yeah. I thought i needed a software for that but i guess i was wrong. I just connected it externally with some adapters and all that then got the files off of that then formatted it. Used external shells with the hard drive and there it goes :)

If monitor won't work, remove the HD and plug it into external HD - most external HD's are a laptop HD in case with IDE/SATA to USB connector.

Yeah i dud that.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Macbook Pro Retina
OS
Mac OS X Yosemite
CPU
2.4 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory
8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M
Monitor(s) Displays
Retina
Screen Resolution
Retina
Hard Drives
250GB SSD
Other Info
Macbook Pro Retina (2013)
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