If windows vista fails on a laptop is it still possible to retrieve file, if so how is this done? Thanks!
You can do a couple things to try recovering your data. The first thing you can try is a repair install of the OS. To do this, you put in your OS disk, boot to the CDROM (it should automatically do it). Once it is in let the installation go until it detects a previous installation. After this it will ask if you want to run a repair installation, to which you say yes.
If this doesn't work or you don't want to try this step, you can remove the hard drive and install it into an external hard drive kit you can purchase from best buy. Make sure you buy the kit without the hard drive already in it! The kit will have instructions on how to install the hard drive. But it is very straight forward.
If you do not feel comfortable doing these steps I recommend you consult a local tech for assistance.
In short, yes it absolutely is possible to recover your information.
Good Luck,
NOLA Tech
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