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Recovering data from the desktop after reinstalling the system

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  • #1 16649767
    kozd1
    Level 7  
    Hello,
    unfortunately the laptop won't boot after the last Win10 update. Crashes errors regarding the absence of various system files. I think reinstalling Windows would do the trick and I would have done it were it not for the fact that I had several folders on my desktop with important documents for me (I know it was very reckless on my part). Now I'm in a pinch, because Windows is probably corrupted enough that you can't even launch Safe Mode, so I don't have a way to rip these folders. Choosing the disk also falls off because the computer is still under warranty (seal on one of the screws). Is there any way to rip these files? I read on the forums that there are supposedly some programs to recover data by format, but it is not certain. I know that there are many similar topics, only that I am before reinstalling the system, and many people describe this problem shortly after (I don't know if this is any difference, given my case). I am asking for your understanding and possible help. Thank you in advance.
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    #2 16649783
    pidar
    Mass storage specialist
    kozd1 wrote:
    ...only that I am still before reinstalling the system , and many people describe this problem shortly after. (I don't know if this is a difference, given my case).

    And it's very good that you don't do it yet :!:

    Run some Live CD Linux now and check the disk status of your laptop, then copy the data from the desktop to some external media.
  • #3 16649784
    Kasek21
    Level 43  
    If you have reinstalled the system then probably forget about the data.

    You can use DMDE or even Recuva.

    Safe Mode Not Working? Is using a LiveCD system a problem for you?

    By the way, include a screen from CrystalDiskInfo.
  • #4 16653014
    kozd1
    Level 7  
    After many attempts to boot from usb or from a liveCD disc (yes, depending on the media, I changed the boot priority in the bios) nothing, but it did not load, no response (although it opened elegantly on another computer). Maybe I have made a mistake, I don't know. But I have another idea to install Windows on a different / new partition, leaving the C (and Windows) and D (and my duplicates) partitions alone. Is such an operation justified? Please comment.

    Only to do this I would need to attach some external disk / pendrive (64gb enough for?) To the laptop and temporarily install windows on it, right?
  • #5 16653196
    Robert B
    Level 43  
    kozd1 wrote:
    install Windows on another / new partition

    No.
    To recover data, you must install Windows on another physical disk , in addition, after disconnecting the one from which you intend to recover data.
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  • #6 16653314
    kozd1
    Level 7  
    Ok, I will cover an external disk on days and carry out operations. He will announce the result in the post.

    Added after 3 [hours] 36 [minutes]:

    "in addition, after disconnecting the one from which you intend to recover data" I could know why you need to unpin? Isn't it enough to choose the right disk in the windows installer? I am not smiling, because, as I mentioned in the first post, the laptop has a warranty seal: /
  • #7 16654006
    Robert B
    Level 43  
    At least disable the disk controller in the BIOS.
    You don't even know how much and on what disks Windows keeps a record.
  • #8 16654526
    kozd1
    Level 7  
    And is the external disk format required before proceeding with the system installation?
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  • #9 16654528
    Kasek21
    Level 43  
    kozd1 wrote:
    is the external disk format required before proceeding with the system installation?

    No.

    What disk is this? What capacity? How many partitions are there, one?
  • #10 16654574
    kozd1
    Level 7  
    ADATA CH11 500GB. Yes, one partition.
  • #11 16654582
    Kasek21
    Level 43  
    It's worth sharing but it's from the installer already.

    It's enough for a 100GB system.
  • #12 16654593
    kozd1
    Level 7  
    I asked about the format because there are a few bullshit (~ 200GB) that I would not like to delete

    Added after 1 [hours] 21 [minutes]:

    And I'm sorry, how do I turn off the disk controller in the bios? I read that it is "ide controller" and you have to change to "disabled", unfortunately I do not have this option anywhere (bios from 2016)
  • #13 16654852
    Robert B
    Level 43  
    Let's summarize:
    1. So far, we have not learned the state secret about the brand and model of equipment.
    2. You want to recover data without even being able to boot your laptop from a bootable disk or pen and instead you do not know why you want to install a new system without unpinning the disk on which the installer will make some entries without your knowledge and consent and overwrite some data.
    So decide whether you want to recover or lose this data?
  • #14 16654912
    kozd1
    Level 7  
    Relax, no nerves.
    1. Laptop: MSI GE62 2QE Apache Pro
    2. I have tried to fire a bootable flash drive / disk many times. I recorded files with ISOtoUSB and other times with UniversalUSBInstaller. The image has been saved to a USB stick. After placing the pendrive in MSI and firing the boot option at startup, this pendrive is visible, however, after selecting it nothing happens - i.e. the MSI logo appears and after a few seconds an error through which I can not start windows (error code: 0xc0000428). That's it.
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  • #15 16654983
    Robert B
    Level 43  
    Either a badly made pen / disc, or badly set boot options, and in my opinion, rather the latter, since it does not boot from both media.
    If you have UEFI, disable Secure Boot.
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    #16 16654994
    Kasek21
    Level 43  
    How do you create this media?
    Any link?
  • #17 16654997
    kozd1
    Level 7  
    So what else should I change / set in the bios except the boot priorities that I set correctly?

    Added after 8 [minutes]:

    https://linuxiarze.pl/instalacja_usb_windows/

    Added after 1 [hours] 45 [minutes]:

    Ok, so after the nth attempt the flash drive was finally read and the data I was interested in copied. Thank you all for your time. Problem solved.
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    #18 16655305
    Robert B
    Level 43  
    Did you choose Legacy mode?
  • #19 16655423
    kozd1
    Level 7  
    No, everything was on UEFI. I am ashamed to admit it, but the problem was that by mistake I downloaded the LiveCD on a 32 bit system and I have 64. A quick version change and it went without a problem.

Topic summary

The discussion revolves around recovering important data from a laptop's desktop after a failed Windows 10 update that rendered the system unbootable. The user initially considered reinstalling Windows but was concerned about losing data stored in several folders. Suggestions included using a Live CD Linux to access the disk and copy files to external media. The user faced challenges booting from USB or Live CD, leading to discussions about BIOS settings, disk controllers, and the necessity of disconnecting the original disk to prevent data overwriting. Ultimately, the user successfully copied the desired data after correcting the boot media to match the system architecture (64-bit).
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