best way to retrieve info off of old hardrives on new computer?

[dawgy]

so i was trying to get back into mapping but i dont have most my old map files so i want to know if there is a easy fast way to start looking on old hardrives for my old map info my new computer has no plugins for old style hard drives...

[KaptCrunch]

you have USB 3.0  ports 

IDE / SATA docking station   startech 

 

 

Edited May 29, 2022 by KaptCrunch

[dawgy]

How can I tell?

[KaptCrunch]

done by USB port and a PSU for HDD/SSD comes with dock.

with old HDD removed fron old tower

once all hooked  windows will see  the docking station/drives

and you can copy off old drive to newm system

if OS same as new can use lan to share drive

Note: don't have to have USB 3.0 to use dock most are compatible, just the transfer speed is best with speed of transfer/copy

Edited May 29, 2022 by KaptCrunch

[TBB]

This is the one I use  -  only $30 - have 2 - use it on a regular basis to do clones, backups,data retrievals 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UAA4J6G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

In your photo the USB ports are the 2 in the middle - the one that appears to have blue plastic is  a USB 3, the black is a USB 2

Edited May 29, 2022 by TBB

[Labob]

I feel for you Dawgy it is hard enough to keep track of al the files let alone go looking for them good luck

[KaptCrunch]

Dawgy can PM if stuck and we do TS to walk you through

[E-raser]

I’ve had good luck with the vantec sata/ide to usb adapter on both a laptop and tower ide harddrive.  It also includes a power adapter as well.  Think I spent around $20 for it on amazon.  

https://www.amazon.com/Vantec-CB-ISATAU2-Supports-2-5-Inch-5-25-Inch/dp/B000J01I1G/ref=sr_1_6?crid=10FRFYX8AMK3F&keywords=vantec+sata%2Fide+to+usb+3.0+adapter+cb-isa225-u3&qid=1653910928&sprefix=vantec%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-6

 

 

[major-mark63]

couold this be done on saving all maps on external drive before ?? than copy to new one??

i did this when changed my computer last time , but the old one was still running good.

[KaptCrunch]

yes  using a USB flash drive  or Eraser hardware, can copy usermaps from old system and copy over to new system to 

C:\Program Files (x86)\Activision\Call of Duty - World at War\profiles\MajorMarks\usermaps

and 

C:\Users\MajorMarks\AppData\Local\Activision\CoDWaW\usermaps

can do same with profile if want to keep it  

Edited June 1, 2022 by KaptCrunch
easy for a working system , non working system Eraser way

[dawgy]

15 hours ago, KaptCrunch said:

yes  using a USB flash drive  or Eraser hardware, can copy usermaps from old system and copy over to new system to 

C:\Program Files (x86)\Activision\Call of Duty - World at War\profiles\MajorMarks\usermaps

and 

C:\Users\MajorMarks\AppData\Local\Activision\CoDWaW\usermaps

can do same with profile if want to keep it  

I know I have a thumb drive somewhere with my map files I don’t have a problem doing that I do have a problem having ten hard drives that may or may not be the right one.. I have ordered a adapter should be her tomorrow then I just have to waste a bunch of time looking lol

[KaptCrunch]

Dawgy

once you get  your HDD dock also get  sticky note pad and a perminate marker to write contents of the drive on note  pad and

HDD: date, size and OS on drive with marker also  ID them by HDD 1, 2 etc then log contents in lined note book to drive number to catolog the data 

[Barron]

Cant believe no one yet as mentioned this yet - a live boot of linux is all you need

It's the best method of accessing files without an OS, you can boot linux via USB/CD and grab the files (unless the drive is encrypted then that's an issue)

[KaptCrunch]

Barron you still see file an your correct will need to release  user on old drive and make a new one regardless of OS 

Here's how to take ownership and get full access to files and folders in Windows 10.
...
Right-click on a file or folder.
Select Properties.
Click the Security tab.
Click Advanced.
Click "Change" next to the owner name.
Click Advanced.
Click Find Now.
Select your username and click OK.

Edited June 2, 2022 by KaptCrunch
unless Dawgy change user name ? system to system

[dawgy]

I was able to retrieve my mapping shit.. looks like xi strip joint back in buisness

Edited June 7, 2022 by dawgy

[KaptCrunch]

i see Duke Nukem  bar scene  LoL 

Good job Dawgy

Thanks  

 

[KaptCrunch]

@Sourtap   

"do you whanna dance"..........  lover 

 

[Labob]

Yes yes well done but now it looks like your computer is stuck in a corner. Use the alt escape key.