Fetch data from password protected HDD when used as external HDD
want to fetch data from c:\ drive which i am trying to fetch from dell hdd which i am currently using it as external drive using usb.
my hdd had be replaced with new one.
But later i came to know that i had forgotten to remove my data .
I was able to remove it from rest drive using usb but when i try to fetch data from c:\ drive it fails.
I hope as my laptop was password protected and that's the reason why i am unable to fetch. is there any way or tool to fetch the data
my hdd had be replaced with new one.
But later i came to know that i had forgotten to remove my data .
I was able to remove it from rest drive using usb but when i try to fetch data from c:\ drive it fails.
I hope as my laptop was password protected and that's the reason why i am unable to fetch. is there any way or tool to fetch the data
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I think perhaps the hard drive has the password. You can generally move a drive without a password to a carrier or another machine without an issue. So if this drive has a password, you are probably out of luck unless Dell can remove the password.
I think you are mixing the data encryption with somple ownership problem for folders.
You need to take ownership of that directories first to copy it and edit.
Usually for Windows Vista + operating systems the C: drive is considered to be a sensitive data and user account which does not have enough rights is limited to this specific content.
Google how to take ownership of the data and see if it helps you.
You need to take ownership of that directories first to copy it and edit.
Usually for Windows Vista + operating systems the C: drive is considered to be a sensitive data and user account which does not have enough rights is limited to this specific content.
Google how to take ownership of the data and see if it helps you.
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i hope i have not explained my question properly.
i have laptop of DHELL company which already has multiple issues .
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28553506/Dell-is-not-providing-proper-service-even-laptop-is-in-warranty.html?anchorAnswerId=40430669#a40430669
They have replaced my parts more than 5-6 times.
My laptop was password protected , i forgot to fetch the data and transfer it to other drive. Currently i am using it external drive using usb but i am not able to copy my certain folders like "desktop and document" i hope its now clear what actually i want .
OS : win8
i have laptop of DHELL company which already has multiple issues .
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28553506/Dell-is-not-providing-proper-service-even-laptop-is-in-warranty.html?anchorAnswerId=40430669#a40430669
They have replaced my parts more than 5-6 times.
My laptop was password protected , i forgot to fetch the data and transfer it to other drive. Currently i am using it external drive using usb but i am not able to copy my certain folders like "desktop and document" i hope its now clear what actually i want .
OS : win8
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So just try to use the method which I suggested - take ownership.
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If you could paste the link of ownership or paste the method i would look into it.
today even i would check the youtube link sent by other EE.
thanx for your suggestion
today even i would check the youtube link sent by other EE.
thanx for your suggestion
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did not got time to check the details , but thnx for all ur help
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but i forgot to remove the data from it and i can't assemble it again as this pathetic dell laptop is under warranty and if i open it would void and there technician are not ready to attach it again for some time till i take my backup
so i have to remove it using usb drive but now i am stuck for folder present on desktop and document folder
As laptop was password protected iam unable to open these drive