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So, I have this computer and the screen is completely messed on it. I have a 19 inch TV that I have been using as my monitor, everything else has been working fine for years without the display. today I was removing my AUTOCAD and replacing it. I uninstalled it and rebooted the computer. NOW THE COMPUTER IS TURNING ON BUT NOT DISPLAYING ON THE TV! And usually I can tell if the computer boots up without the additional monitor (TV) because the messed up PC screen usually does a sort of flicker. I have come to realize that it is time for a new computer or at least a new display. My question is what way should i go about getting the files or being able to fix the computer. Should I: Take the hard drive out Plug into my portable hard-drive’s adapter and into a new PC to get my files out.Take out the hard drive and swap it into my ‘‘Toshiba Satelite C650D - 027.’’ Is it even possible to do a straight swap since they are relatively the same PC; or is there a problem with the licensing that is connected to the computer hardware specific?Change the PC display in hopes that I will be able to see the computer display when it turns on. I really need all the files that came on the computer as it is my business computer and is extremely valuable information. Thank you all and good luck!!
If you stick the hard drive in another computer it will boot and you will be able to access your files, although you might have a couple driver issues. This can be fixed by running windows update. Windows will also deactivate, but you can reactivate it using the license key on the bottom of the computer, or it will automatically activate via a product key in the BIOS, depending on the computer. Sounds like your computer is pretty toast though, you could try repairing it, but you are probably better off with a new one at this point.
@stephan98 I would refrain from messing around with activating Windows etc. Go the easy route and “Plug into my portable hard-drive’s adapter and into a new PC to get my files out. “ That way it’s a straight forward access without having to mess around with Windows. We all know how well Windows functions and it’ll ask you 101 different questions, reinstalling stuff etc,. The less you mess around with your HDD, the safer your files are for retrieval.
Well, I think it is time for a new computer there. Repairing it would be kind-of impractical and who doesn’t like a new computer? (oh wait I cannot say that, cough Apple cough) Anyways, as @dastumer said you can transfer files over onto another computer in the meantime but Windows will de-activate and you will need to use the product key to re-activate it.
