- May 20, 2014
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Hello
This is something I have never attempted to do before, but have to do. My laptop bricked itself and Windows in the SSD just stopped working. There are some important files that I have to recover, so this is really important for me to do.
My current plan is to get a mPCIe to SATA adapter, stick it into my computer, then attempt to gain access to the files.
And - as I mentioned - there are several questions I need answered before I make the move (the adapter is not cheap):
1. Although Windows won't boot, is it still possible to access all the files available in the drive? As far as I know, Windows is corrupted; not really a hardware issue.
2. If there were any viruses/malware that was in the drive, if I plug it into my PC, will it automagically transfer over?
I think malware and viruses transfer only if you interact with them (e.g. open files, move them, etc.). But I want to make sure.
3. The drive was split to two partitions in the laptop before it bricked. Will this change anything? Or will my computer simply read it as two different drives?
4. I already set my default boot drive to the one in my computer. But, the mPCIe SSD has it's own Windows. Will it interfere in anyway? Just making sure.
5. Will a series of adapters (mPCIe to SATA to USB 3.0) still allow the drive to function normally?
6. What's the worst that can happen when I attempt to make this move?
Thanks!
This is something I have never attempted to do before, but have to do. My laptop bricked itself and Windows in the SSD just stopped working. There are some important files that I have to recover, so this is really important for me to do.
My current plan is to get a mPCIe to SATA adapter, stick it into my computer, then attempt to gain access to the files.
And - as I mentioned - there are several questions I need answered before I make the move (the adapter is not cheap):
1. Although Windows won't boot, is it still possible to access all the files available in the drive? As far as I know, Windows is corrupted; not really a hardware issue.
2. If there were any viruses/malware that was in the drive, if I plug it into my PC, will it automagically transfer over?
I think malware and viruses transfer only if you interact with them (e.g. open files, move them, etc.). But I want to make sure.
3. The drive was split to two partitions in the laptop before it bricked. Will this change anything? Or will my computer simply read it as two different drives?
4. I already set my default boot drive to the one in my computer. But, the mPCIe SSD has it's own Windows. Will it interfere in anyway? Just making sure.
5. Will a series of adapters (mPCIe to SATA to USB 3.0) still allow the drive to function normally?
6. What's the worst that can happen when I attempt to make this move?
Thanks!
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