Comments on: Accessing hard drive using USB enclosure https://www.laptoprepair101.com/access-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/ DIY laptop repair tips and tricks. Tue, 10 May 2016 14:22:27 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 By: Joy https://www.laptoprepair101.com/access-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-1453947 Tue, 10 May 2016 14:22:27 +0000 http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2007/04/17/accessing-notebook-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-1453947 Hi…somebody reformatted my laptop and I am getting suspicious that he used an enclosure to my laptop so that he can access my files and everything in his netbook..He can change the settings in my internet,access my files..everything…I felt so hacked and my files are not safe anymore. Please help me, what should I do to block his access to my laptop?

]]> By: mritunjay kumar https://www.laptoprepair101.com/access-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-1350663 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 16:10:27 +0000 http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2007/04/17/accessing-notebook-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-1350663 my laptop dvd rom is not working when dvd put in dvd rw not open. if i am click dvd lockl dise automatic eject dvd rw so please give me right advice.
thnks
Mritunjay kumar

]]> By: Ayush https://www.laptoprepair101.com/access-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-1042829 Sun, 27 Jul 2014 11:07:24 +0000 http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2007/04/17/accessing-notebook-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-1042829 I fixed the hard drive with the casing as described and connected to my desk top USB having Windows 7 but it is not showing up. What could be the problems. I already checked the connector of hard drive and casing and done it 2-3 times but it does’nt work. Also a beep sound is emerging from the hard drive. Pl suggest any solution.

]]> By: cj2600 https://www.laptoprepair101.com/access-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-452742 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:46:05 +0000 http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2007/04/17/accessing-notebook-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-452742 In reply to Petes.

@ Petes,

To test an enclosure is it possible to connect it without the hdd?

I don’t think the laptop will see the enclosure as a USB device if the hard drive not connected.
You’ll have to connect the hard drive to the enclosure.

]]> By: Petes https://www.laptoprepair101.com/access-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-452361 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:31:45 +0000 http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2007/04/17/accessing-notebook-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-452361 To test an enclosure is it possible to connect it without the hdd???

]]> By: klprasad https://www.laptoprepair101.com/access-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-376436 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:41:52 +0000 http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2007/04/17/accessing-notebook-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-376436 will you please help me to buy external case for my loptop HP DV04-1414tx.where it is available in bangalore either INDIRA NAGAR or in MG ROAD.please mention which company name which one is good to buy

]]> By: me https://www.laptoprepair101.com/access-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-354343 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:28:32 +0000 http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2007/04/17/accessing-notebook-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-354343 i have a problem any help please ??
what i have is an ex laptop hdd now an external hdd with the vista operating system still on it with 2partitons boot and recover
i was able to view most files but could not see documents and settings folder or my music,my pictures folders etc
so i check to make sure hidden files was turned off and still no luck, so then i took ownership of the drive but still unable to see these folders
so then i tried a linux distro and i can see documents and settings folder but it is a shortcut and can see my pictures,my music folder but they shown a file is missing or unknown if i click them i just get an error file missing or deleted
any1 experienced this before and have any ideas ??

thnx

]]> By: Shawn Z https://www.laptoprepair101.com/access-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-310192 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:27:52 +0000 http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2007/04/17/accessing-notebook-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-310192 s ability. If you have Outlook or QuickBooks on your computer, you will want to make sure that those programs are closed before doing a back. If you leave these programs open, the backup will skip their important data files. Shawn Zernik Internetwork Consulting]]> Often users wonder how to backup files to a USB hard drive. This is an issue because some drives do not contain software to do the job. Microsoft released a tool called “ROBOCOPY” in Windows Vista, and 2008 Server that does a good job of synchronizing drives.
For Pre-Vista Computers
XCOPY use to be the tool of choice, but when encountering path and file names greater than 255 characters, XCOPY will generate an out of memory error and exit. If you are using a Windows XP or 2003 Server computer, ROBOCOPY can be downloaded from Microsoft in the “Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools” located at:
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=17657
Once you have downloaded and installed the resource kit tools, search for “ROBOCOPY*.*” and copy it to “C:\Windows\System32”. This will make the program available anywhere.
Creating the Backup Script
On the backup drive, we will create a one line batch file that contains the backup command. This batch file should be located on the backup drive. We want it here so that no matter what letter the drive is assigned, the backups will run.
Using “Note Pad”, we will create a file called “Backup.BAT” and save it to your backup drive. The file should contain the following command:
ROBOCOPY c:\ .\Backup\ /e /w:1 /r:1
This will back up the whole hard drive to a folder called “Backup” where ever the “Backup.BAT” file is located: on the backup drive.
How it Works
ROBOCOPY will only copy the changed files, skipping a majority of the files that have not changed. If a file is in use or cannot be copied, ROBOCOPY will nicely skip the file and move on. This ensures that the backup will be completed to the best of the computer’s ability.
If you have Outlook or QuickBooks on your computer, you will want to make sure that those programs are closed before doing a back. If you leave these programs open, the backup will skip their important data files.

Shawn Zernik
Internetwork Consulting

]]> By: Justine https://www.laptoprepair101.com/access-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-303766 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:13:18 +0000 http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2007/04/17/accessing-notebook-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-303766 I recently dropped my laptop (while having a heart attack), it smashed beyond repair. Now that I am back on my feet again, I am in need of getting the files of my hard drive. My question is, for someone who can read and follow directions is this a good do-it-yourself option or should I just pay the $270.00 rate that the local computer store (great small town living 🙁 )is wanting to charge me? Any advice would be appreciated. THANKS!

]]> By: Juli https://www.laptoprepair101.com/access-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-301930 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:12:30 +0000 http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2007/04/17/accessing-notebook-hard-drive-using-usb-enclosure/#comment-301930 Hi,

I’ve been trying to do this, however, I have done all of the things you have suggested and I have the message that all drivers have been installed for the HD but I cannot find it on My Computer. It is in Disk Management but all I can do is Initialse, which from what I understand is formatting it?

Help please! Thank you for your time 🙂

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