Okay,

I have learned my lesson about the back up part...I have already bought the
back up program. I also bought the USB cable....I have it connected between
the two computers, but what command/function do I use to accomplish the
"copy"? I expected to find another drive listed in the "My Computer" page,
but not there...just C and D.....will I still be able tocopy even though the
lap top just keeps cycling and cycling and won't initialize?

thanks for answering so quick

"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:

>
> "LoriNTroy" <LoriNTroy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:CE9FB29F-3043-4527-B745-D25B5EA10B58@microsoft.com...
> > Help!! I only know enough to be dangerous. My old Dell laptop is having
> > spasms...will only sign on to the Windows XP "loading"page and go no
> further.
> > Is there any way I can hook a USB cable up between the lap top and my
> desk
> > top and copy the C drive, or at least some folders FROM the C drive?
> There
> > are somethings I would like to recover, but not for the $500 price the
> data
> > recovery company wants!!
> >
> > thanks
>
> You can buy a $20.00 USB case for your laptop disk, then connect
> it to your desktop and copy the lot.
>
> You should use this event as an opportunity to review your backup
> practice. Considering a backup when disaster is staring you in the
> face is a bad habit. Important files must be backed up to an
> independent medium frequently, e.g. once a week.
>
>
>