drstratts Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 We are talking about different things. I probably used the wrong terminology. By "full system restore" I do not mean the "going back in time restore". My system did not come with any CDs. Somehow they have secreted the operating software to an untouchable spot on the hard drive. When they do the "full systme restore" everything currently on the hard drive is erased save for this originating spot on the hard drive which contains the software the computer was delivered with. Once done all is new. A new beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornholio7 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 the method blu was referring to was through start-> all programmes-> accessories-> system tools-> system restore using this method you dont lose your data Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadjian Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 We are talking about different things. I probably used the wrong terminology. By "full system restore" I do not mean the "going back in time restore". My system did not come with any CDs. Somehow they have secreted the operating software to an untouchable spot on the hard drive. When they do the "full systme restore" everything currently on the hard drive is erased save for this originating spot on the hard drive which contains the software the computer was delivered with. Once done all is new. A new beginning. Doing what you did is the same as using a rescue disc, it's just sitting on the HDD, I think HP and Compaq are big on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defenestration Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Somehow they have secreted the operating software to an untouchable spot on the hard drive.FYI, they store it on a hidden partition. These partitions can be made visible/removed with partitioning software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drstratts Posted September 12, 2006 Author Share Posted September 12, 2006 I am trying to back up my hard drive because Dell is insisting I do this "full system restore" before they will replace my burner. I have files on my hard drive I am trying to save. I have a lap top running on XP hooked up to my desk top with a network cable. Network cable enters the desk top at the port for the internet connection. After this I do not know what to do. The two computers do not seem to recognize each other. The desk top does not indicate the lap top as a place to send files to. My thanks in advance for any help you could give me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordman Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 (edited) I am trying to back up my hard drive because Dell is insisting I do this "full system restore" before they will replace my burner. I have files on my hard drive I am trying to save. I have a lap top running on XP hooked up to my desk top with a network cable. Network cable enters the desk top at the port for the internet connection. After this I do not know what to do. The two computers do not seem to recognize each other. The desk top does not indicate the lap top as a place to send files to. My thanks in advance for any help you could give me. To do a direct connection with an ethernet cable, you can not use a straight "patch" cable. You will need to get a "crossover" cable, which I believe differs in that the receive connector on one end is connected to the send connector on the second end. This is analagous to a null modem for serial port transfers. This allows the conputers to interface correctly, though you'll have to fiddle with the TCP/IP settings to get it to work, or use the network settings wizard. Another option is to put a router/gateway (I assume a hub would work also) between the two computers using regular patch cables. Another option: physically remove the hard drive from the desktop and temporarily attach in another computer or in a USB (don't trust firewire drives with Windows XP) enclosue and copy then to the other computer temporarily or burn directly from the attached drive. Edited September 12, 2006 by fordman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blutach Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 fordman is right - get a crossover cable. Then plug it in to both PCs and they will be automatically networked. Simply transfer the files from one HD to the other. Very very quick. You can make the cable or buy one for a few bux. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drstratts Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 Thanks Fordman and Blutach. Wound up using an external hard drive which worked fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blutach Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Good luck now with your fight with Dell Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drstratts Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 Finally prevailed with Dell. They sent me a Phillips 8801 made by BenQ. So far its working fine. Thanks again for all the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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