Solved Switching back to old HD to get files

[book]

Hi,

So last year I had to get a new hard drive for my laptop. Now I've realized that there are some files on the old hard drive that I need. Is it as "simple" as opening up my laptop, taking out the new HD, putting the old one in, and turning it on? And when I'm done transferring the files I need to a flash drive (assuming the old HD works long enough for me to do this), turn it off, take the old HD out, and put the new one back in? Will I have to re-install Windows on the new HD again? Will I lose any files on the new HD?

I know this is a really simple, basic question but this is my first and only laptop and I can't afford a replacement so I'm being very cautious about this.

 

[torchwood]

Hi Book,
thats the way to go.

Nothing will be lost on the newer drive, so no re-install required.

Roy

 

[cornemuse]

Be easier to get a hdd to usb adapter, either a case or one that the hdd plugs onto.

http://www.google.com/shopping/prod...MI4Y6UqPnl1QIVgYd-Ch1trQuWEAQYASABEgJaCfD_BwE

one of many, , , ,

google hdd to usb, get overwhelmed, , , ,

-c-

 

[samuria]

It's simpler to put it into an external drive and get it that way because less risk of opening up the PC

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
I'd just get a external enclosure personally
http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-ECS-STU35K-3-5-inch-Aluminum-Enclosure/dp/B00095OAQG

 

[mrjimphelps]

However you do this, once you connect the old drive to the computer, you should do a full image backup of the drive. Use software which will allow you to mount the image as a drive, such as Macrium Reflect Free. By doing this, you will be able to mount the image as a drive in the future and copy anything you want out of it.