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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: MicroPsycho on June 18, 2005, 04:11:53 pm

Title: This is a pain in the ass
Post by: MicroPsycho on June 18, 2005, 04:11:53 pm

I had a virus on my comuter that i couldn't wipe out, so I backed up all my files I wanted to keep. I formatted the harddrive and reinstalled windows and such. Now, I insert my DVD backup, open up My Computer and read that the disk is in the drive and occupies 3.3 gb, that's good. I click on the disk to open it up and the computer can't find any files, it just keeps showing that flashlight looking for a folder animation. Any ideas on how I can access my precious backup disc?

Title: This is a pain in the ass
Post by: Bobboau on June 18, 2005, 04:17:44 pm

did you check the disc to make sure it was working before you reformatted?

Title: This is a pain in the ass
Post by: pyro-manic on June 18, 2005, 04:24:38 pm

try using PCI file inspector (google the name) to read the disc - you might be able to recover some stuff using that. Good luck...

Title: This is a pain in the ass
Post by: TopAce on June 18, 2005, 04:38:54 pm

Man, that's very unfortunate. Although I can't give you any useful advice, sorry.

Title: This is a pain in the ass
Post by: Zarax on June 18, 2005, 05:02:55 pm

Post this into the microsoft.public.windowsxp newsgroup using the news.microsoft.com news server, you will find qualified help there.

Title: This is a pain in the ass
Post by: Nuke on June 19, 2005, 04:46:27 pm

did you reinstall your burner software? sometimes you have to install them for certain dvd/cd formats to be read.