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HDD Crash
LockedHDD crash
I have an ibm with a k2-350, Maxtor 8.4 gb hdd running w98 original ver.
I was installing a Kanguru CDRW external w-usb cable. Installation went w-o a hitch. Started formating CDRW and computer stalled w-42% of cdrw formatted. Hard freeze ctrl-alt-del would not bring up end task screen. So I did what you are not supposed to
do, turned the switch off and counted to 20 and restarted. Forgot to take 3.5 driver disk out and got the non system disk screen remove and press any key, which I did. The comp now goes thru intial screen w-ibm logo and then
blank screen with blinking cursor and that is it. Booted w-original cd and now
get a vfat error. The program files are on the drive as when you go to dos you
can see them. What do I need or how do I transfer these file to another drive
so I can get my data back? Tape backup went down 2-3 weeks ago and that is why I was installing CDRW.
Thanks for your help.
Martin