Hello,
I have an external hard drive that used to be the old HD of my computer years ago. Recently I have been unable to access it because when I turn it on, Windows 7 says "Installing Driver" and then says "Successfully installed Intitio Default Controller" which I have read is some sort of error for external drives that makes them inaccessible. I have tried several fixes found on the internet and none have worked. I recently got a new computer with a brand new copy of Windows 7 and I still get the same error. I'm pretty sure it's the enclosure and not the drive.
So I have a two part question. First, can I fix this error? How can I get Windows 7 to read the drive correctly?
Secondly, if that does not work, does anyone know how I could access the drive without needing Windows? The reason I ask is because the drive is IDE and my new computer's motherboard only has SATA connections. I still have the old tower with the old motherboard which does have an IDE connection, but there is no HD attached to it and therefore no Windows. I could attach my current HD to it but I am nervous to do that because I don't think the motherboard is stable in the old PC. Ideally if Windows was still installed I would go into Safe Mode and quickly grab the files. Not thrilled with the idea of plugging in a new Solid State drive that could potentially get damaged.
I'm sure most of you will say "buy a new enclosure" but even though I could get one for $20 it's not my intention to keep these files on the drive, I want them off and then I'll toss the drive. So I'm just trying to find out if there is a way for me to get the files off without having to spend any more money.
Thanks!
I have an external hard drive that used to be the old HD of my computer years ago. Recently I have been unable to access it because when I turn it on, Windows 7 says "Installing Driver" and then says "Successfully installed Intitio Default Controller" which I have read is some sort of error for external drives that makes them inaccessible. I have tried several fixes found on the internet and none have worked. I recently got a new computer with a brand new copy of Windows 7 and I still get the same error. I'm pretty sure it's the enclosure and not the drive.
So I have a two part question. First, can I fix this error? How can I get Windows 7 to read the drive correctly?
Secondly, if that does not work, does anyone know how I could access the drive without needing Windows? The reason I ask is because the drive is IDE and my new computer's motherboard only has SATA connections. I still have the old tower with the old motherboard which does have an IDE connection, but there is no HD attached to it and therefore no Windows. I could attach my current HD to it but I am nervous to do that because I don't think the motherboard is stable in the old PC. Ideally if Windows was still installed I would go into Safe Mode and quickly grab the files. Not thrilled with the idea of plugging in a new Solid State drive that could potentially get damaged.
I'm sure most of you will say "buy a new enclosure" but even though I could get one for $20 it's not my intention to keep these files on the drive, I want them off and then I'll toss the drive. So I'm just trying to find out if there is a way for me to get the files off without having to spend any more money.
Thanks!
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