Operating sys disk as an Ext drive?

I am in a screaming hurry,
I have an old W98 comp that gives me 3 "beeps"
when I power on. then blank screen.

I need to search the HDD for some old files
I need to give my programmer.

Can I simply hoik out the HDD, plug it into an ext HDD case
and search for the files with my XP?

Cheers and ta for any info,
Rod.

philo
Sun Mar 30 17:16:26 PDT 2008


"rod" <pookiethai@NOSPAMiprimus.com.au> wrote in message
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> I am in a screaming hurry,
> I have an old W98 comp that gives me 3 "beeps"
> when I power on. then blank screen.
>
> I need to search the HDD for some old files
> I need to give my programmer.
>
> Can I simply hoik out the HDD, plug it into an ext HDD case
> and search for the files with my XP?
>
> Cheers and ta for any info,
> Rod.
>
>
>


Yes!

XP should have no problems accessing the drive

98
Sun Mar 30 17:22:58 PDT 2008

rod wrote:

> I am in a screaming hurry,
> I have an old W98 comp that gives me 3 "beeps"
> when I power on. then blank screen.
>
> I need to search the HDD for some old files
> I need to give my programmer.
>
> Can I simply hoik out the HDD, plug it into an ext HDD case
> and search for the files with my XP?

If you're in a hurry, the fastest thing you can do is remove the drive
from the '98 system and connect it directly to a second (working)
computer (which can be running anything, like win-98, or 2K, or XP).
Connecting the desired drive in place of the second machine's CD/DVD
drive would be the fastest way to go.

rod
Sun Mar 30 17:21:55 PDT 2008


"philo" > Yes!
>
> XP should have no problems accessing the drive

Magic!
thanks Philo, I shall be disembowelling forthwith.

philo
Sun Mar 30 17:28:52 PDT 2008


"rod" <pookiethai@NOSPAMiprimus.com.au> wrote in message
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>
> "philo" > Yes!
> >
> > XP should have no problems accessing the drive
>
> Magic!
> thanks Philo, I shall be disembowelling forthwith.
>
>
>

No problem...

You can always investigate the beep code later if you need to get the old
machine running.
The errors are typically video or RAM related...but the mobo manual (if you
can find one on-line)
would elaborate

rod
Sun Mar 30 17:38:48 PDT 2008


"98 Guy"
> If you're in a hurry, the fastest thing you can do is remove the drive
> from the '98 system and connect it directly to a second (working)
> computer (which can be running anything, like win-98, or 2K, or XP).
> Connecting the desired drive in place of the second machine's CD/DVD
> drive would be the fastest way to go.

Ta 98 guy,
my circumstance would obviate attaching as an ext HDD.

I have a case that had the ribbon cable pulled apart
(those cheap cases from Taiwan are a worry)
so I have an ext case with a substitute 3 foot ribbon cable,
It all looks like a dog's brekky, but it works.

I'll just plug the HDD into the ribbon cable.

rod
Sun Mar 30 17:42:39 PDT 2008


"philo"
> No problem...
>
> You can always investigate the beep code later if you need to get the old
> machine running.
> The errors are typically video or RAM related...but the mobo manual (if
> you
> can find one on-line)
> would elaborate

Yes I thought about that, but alas! we are all caught up in
built-in "obsolescence", I can pick up Govt P4's now for $40
so anything less is simply not worth it.
I'll rob the CDRom drives etc, then a short funeral perhaps.

philo
Sun Mar 30 17:49:33 PDT 2008


"rod" <pookiethai@NOSPAMiprimus.com.au> wrote in message
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>
> "philo"
> > No problem...
> >
> > You can always investigate the beep code later if you need to get the
old
> > machine running.
> > The errors are typically video or RAM related...but the mobo manual (if
> > you
> > can find one on-line)
> > would elaborate
>
> Yes I thought about that, but alas! we are all caught up in
> built-in "obsolescence", I can pick up Govt P4's now for $40
> so anything less is simply not worth it.
> I'll rob the CDRom drives etc, then a short funeral perhaps.
>
>
>

Even though I try to re-use everything I can...
If it's a P-1 or less it goes to the recyclers.

I find P-III's being tossed out all the time...
and even an occasional P-IV

Franc
Sun Mar 30 22:56:56 PDT 2008

On Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:07:27 +0800, "rod"
<pookiethai@NOSPAMiprimus.com.au> put finger to keyboard and composed:

>I am in a screaming hurry,
>I have an old W98 comp that gives me 3 "beeps"
>when I power on. then blank screen.

If you weren't in a hurry, I'd suggest that you probably have a RAM
fault.

- Franc Zabkar
--
Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.

Lil'
Mon Mar 31 04:30:34 PDT 2008

"rod" <pookiethai@NOSPAMiprimus.com.au> wrote in message
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>
> "98 Guy"
>> If you're in a hurry, the fastest thing you can do is remove the drive
>> from the '98 system and connect it directly to a second (working)
>> computer (which can be running anything, like win-98, or 2K, or XP).
>> Connecting the desired drive in place of the second machine's CD/DVD
>> drive would be the fastest way to go.
>
> Ta 98 guy,
> my circumstance would obviate attaching as an ext HDD.
>
> I have a case that had the ribbon cable pulled apart
> (those cheap cases from Taiwan are a worry)
> so I have an ext case with a substitute 3 foot ribbon cable,
> It all looks like a dog's brekky, but it works.
>
> I'll just plug the HDD into the ribbon cable.
>
>
>

If you mean a 3 foot ide ribbon cable, don't suggest it. In fact, I would
avoid that.

--
Dave

rod
Mon Mar 31 05:32:13 PDT 2008


"Lil' Dave"
>> I'll just plug the HDD into the ribbon cable.
> If you mean a 3 foot ide ribbon cable, don't suggest it. In fact, I would
> avoid that.
> Dave

But its the only ribbon cable in the "bits n pieces " box.
works OK Dave.