ACK! My computer shit the bed! - GoFuckYourself.com

Tala · 05-02-2003, 08:28 PM

I've lost alla my content and everything. Fuckin windows.

Looks like I'll be spending the next couple of days contacting a few content providers. *sigh*

Marcus · 05-02-2003, 08:29 PM

Is it XP?

You can roll your computer back a few days and restore what you had before.

twistyneck · 05-02-2003, 08:31 PM

http://www.apple.com/switch

Tala · 05-02-2003, 08:31 PM

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Originally posted by Marcus
Is it XP?

You can roll your computer back a few days and restore what you had before.

I couldn't even get the sonofabitch to boot. Had to reformat everything. Argh.

lEricPl · 05-02-2003, 08:51 PM

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Originally posted by Tala
I couldn't even get the sonofabitch to boot. Had to reformat everything. Argh.

Virus Maybe?

Windows does not just 'Not Boot'.

Did you try safe mode?

Why didn't you just put the HD in another computer and get all the data off of it, or inspect it for viruses, check the boot.ini file, event log etc.

Sounds like it's on you, not Windows.

dlex · 05-02-2003, 08:54 PM

I had a similar prob like 2 weeks ago...it wouldn't boot not even in safe mode...i left it overnight then tried in the morning and everything was fine...

Tala · 05-02-2003, 08:56 PM

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Originally posted by lEricPl

Virus Maybe?

Windows does not just 'Not Boot'.

Did you try safe mode?

Why didn't you just put the HD in another computer and get all the data off of it, or inspect it for viruses, check the boot.ini file, event log etc.

Sounds like it's on you, not Windows.

Actually, my virus scan had just caught a worm virus and was in the process of quarantining it when the computer shit. So I"m quite certain it was a virus that did it.

That still doesn't make me feel any better.

Marcus · 05-02-2003, 09:02 PM

That sucks.
This wont help you now but for the future...I got one of these external harddrives and it's been great just to plug it in once in a while and do a backup.

http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...176#checkstore

Tala · 05-02-2003, 09:05 PM

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Originally posted by Marcus
That sucks.
This wont help you now but for the future...I got one of these external harddrives and it's been great just to plug it in once in a while and do a backup.

http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...176#checkstore

Thanks. *snag*

quiet · 05-02-2003, 09:07 PM

i have everything backed up twice. with one back up that stays in a different location. if i ever had a total data loss, that would be the end of my business.

KRL · 05-02-2003, 09:16 PM

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Originally posted by quiet
i have everything backed up twice. with one back up that stays in a different location. if i ever had a total data loss, that would be the end of my business.

You know its very frightening as we become more dependent on computers for everything in our lives.

When I was at the supermarket earlier their entire debit card network had gone down across their network of thousands of stores. You should have heard people freaking out when it came time to pay and being told sorry mam you can't use a debit card its not working.

A lot of people it seems have gotten off cc cards and use debit cards, cause their were a bunch of lines where the women were flipping and bitchin about how all they had were debit cards and how else now were they supposed to pay if the cards woudn't function.

And then I was at a bank and the same type of thing. Tried cashing a check and they said their system down and everyone cashing checks could either wait patiently or come back later. People were cursing and slamming out the doors.

SpaceAce · 05-02-2003, 09:19 PM

You reformatted? A simple chkdsk probably would havefixed it. At the worst, a $179 recovery program likely would have gotten you your data back.

SpaceAce

Tala · 05-02-2003, 09:20 PM

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Originally posted by SpaceAce
You reformatted? A simple chkdsk probably would havefixed it. At the worst, a $179 recovery program likely would have gotten you your data back.

SpaceAce

Ah. I'll remember that for next time around. There's ALWAYS a next time.

Live and learn.

Machete_ · 05-03-2003, 03:06 AM

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Originally posted by Tala
Ah. I'll remember that for next time around. There's ALWAYS a next time.

Live and learn.

before you format next time . just ask someone if there is anything else you can do

AdultNex · 05-03-2003, 03:34 AM

Another reason why I use RAID.

Kat - Fast · 05-03-2003, 03:51 AM

...long reply deleted.

Short version - buy a 2nd HDD for weekly backups.

Toker · 05-03-2003, 04:00 AM

20 Things Ya Mignt Not Know About Win XP

Check it out, tiss interesting!
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dokk · 05-03-2003, 04:00 AM

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Originally posted by Tala
I've lost alla my content and everything. Fuckin windows.

Looks like I'll be spending the next couple of days contacting a few content providers. *sigh*

Wait!
Just hold on for a sec.. it depends on what TYPE of format.
If you just did a regular format and the actual disk itself is not physically damaged the data CAN STILL BE RECOVERED.

Email me or ask somebody for my email and i'll hunt up the proggie that will do that for you EASY.

Glad I found u in time... i hope..;-(

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05-02-2003, 08:54 PM	#6
dlex Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Love Shack Posts: 353	I had a similar prob like 2 weeks ago...it wouldn't boot not even in safe mode...i left it overnight then tried in the morning and everything was fine...

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Marcus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,472	That sucks. This wont help you now but for the future...I got one of these external harddrives and it's been great just to plug it in once in a while and do a backup. http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...176#checkstore

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quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	i have everything backed up twice. with one back up that stays in a different location. if i ever had a total data loss, that would be the end of my business.

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SpaceAce Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Magrathea Posts: 6,493	You reformatted? A simple chkdsk probably would havefixed it. At the worst, a $179 recovery program likely would have gotten you your data back. SpaceAce

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AdultNex Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bostonnnn Posts: 8,985	Another reason why I use RAID.

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Kat - Fast Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The bushes behind your house Posts: 2,303	...long reply deleted. Short version - buy a 2nd HDD for weekly backups.