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So yesterday when I went to boot up my new laptop, it refused to cooperate. Even in safe mode. Even in last successful mode. In any frigging mode. The diagnostic test I tried to run on the hard drive reported total hard drive failure. :/ Did I mention this computer is less than seven months old?
I took it back to where I bought it (and where I bought a two-year extended warranty) only to discover that it was too new and has to be sent back to the manufacturer. At least I don't have to do it -- they'll do it -- but it will take two weeks, if not longer, before I get it back. :/ :/
The good news is that all my writing's backed up, so I didn't lose any stories. The bad news is that I haven't backed up my most recent iTunes purchases, so those things might be gone. Ditto the custom layout I had for my one computer game vice - Mahjongg. :( I can redo the Mahjongg tiles (it will just take time). If I have to repurchase the iTunes stuff, it will still cost less than the $99 they wanted to charge me for data recovery. Anybody iTunes savvy on my flist know if I can reverse the process -- upload from my iPod to the computer to recreate what I used to have on iTunes? I'm guessing that I'll end up with a new hard drive and will have to reinstall everything when I get my computer back. I'd really rather not have to re-rip all the music I used to have in iTunes if I don't have to.
I took it back to where I bought it (and where I bought a two-year extended warranty) only to discover that it was too new and has to be sent back to the manufacturer. At least I don't have to do it -- they'll do it -- but it will take two weeks, if not longer, before I get it back. :/ :/
The good news is that all my writing's backed up, so I didn't lose any stories. The bad news is that I haven't backed up my most recent iTunes purchases, so those things might be gone. Ditto the custom layout I had for my one computer game vice - Mahjongg. :( I can redo the Mahjongg tiles (it will just take time). If I have to repurchase the iTunes stuff, it will still cost less than the $99 they wanted to charge me for data recovery. Anybody iTunes savvy on my flist know if I can reverse the process -- upload from my iPod to the computer to recreate what I used to have on iTunes? I'm guessing that I'll end up with a new hard drive and will have to reinstall everything when I get my computer back. I'd really rather not have to re-rip all the music I used to have in iTunes if I don't have to.
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Date: 2007-03-05 08:40 am (UTC)I don't anything about the Itunes thing so in that I can't help ;)
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Date: 2007-03-05 09:03 am (UTC)The filenames are mangled, but right click + Properties gives you the track title/artist and you can rename them.
I'm not sure if the iTunes licenses will be carried across, however technically since the files can be played on your iPod the licenses should be there somewhere.
I hope that you get your computer back in decently usable condition and that everything works from then on. Good luck for the time you're without it.
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Date: 2007-03-05 12:38 pm (UTC)*squish*
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Date: 2007-03-05 03:38 pm (UTC)Good luck
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Date: 2007-03-05 03:44 pm (UTC)Good news on the writing back up. Makes me think I should do a back up myself--haven't done one in awhile! You just never know with computers.
Sending more chocolate! ; ) *hugs you*
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Date: 2007-03-05 06:06 pm (UTC)Anyway, sorry to hear about your laptop, and I hope everything works out for you!
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Date: 2007-03-05 06:10 pm (UTC)you can find Ephpod here
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Date: 2007-03-05 06:14 pm (UTC)*sends your poor laptop fast healing vibes*
*makes soothing hot tea for you*
*sends Orlando over to rub your shoulders* (Viggo has already had a turn with you ;))
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Date: 2007-03-05 06:27 pm (UTC)I don't know how to get stuff back from your ipod I'm afraid. When my pc crashed, I had to reload everything.
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Date: 2007-03-05 10:05 pm (UTC)I used a program called "IpodRip" to recover my iPod songs into my iTunes. I believe it's a free program for the first 10 times you use it, then it costs $$ to buy (my dad liked it so much he just bought it... and I'm pretty sure I've downloaded the program a few times without problem).
Hopefully this program, if it interests you, is Windows compatible (I've got a Mac). I don't have any shortcuts re: how the program works, I have to fiddle around with it everytime.
Hope that helps!
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Date: 2007-03-07 12:11 am (UTC)Good luck!
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