Computers & Networking

[icmegan]

i need to extract data from an old desktop harddrive to copy it to a laptop. the desktop only boots to DOS. i know that i can buy something to copy the data to my laptop, but do not know the name of the stuff i need.

[hockeycanuckjc Trusted Contributor]

You can download a copy of Knoppix or Ubuntu, (ubuntu preferrable) and boot to the live inteface. Plugin an external USB Hard drive and browse for files around that way.

Or..... you can take your data into Geek Squad for backup.

[Matthew-GS Retired: Community Advocate]

IF your old computer's Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is still viable (undamaged/in-working-order) - it might be possible to remove it from the computer and put it into  one of these USB external HDD enclosures which you can then connect to a newer computer to move your data over.  Geek Squad can also help with this if you are unsure how to remove your drive and/or install in this enclosure.

Rocketfish™ - Hard Drive Enclosure Kit for 3.5" PATA/EIDE Hard Drives

Model: RF-PHD35 | SKU: 9459604

USB 2.0 interface; one-touch button; design facilitates heat dissipation

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[aznlilboi1987]

how old is it? do you have the model number?