Solution Suggestions????
Jul 24, 2020 15:03:14 #
I have several image files on 3.5 inch discs. Computer with reader is long gone.
What are my recovery options? Windows 10 system.
What are my recovery options? Windows 10 system.
Jul 24, 2020 15:06:13 #
Call the mom & pop computer repair shops in your local area and see if they've got any working machines that can read these disks and copy the files. But, you're probably worrying about these files about 10 years too late.
Jul 24, 2020 15:15:11 #
Jul 24, 2020 15:17:55 #
Amazon claims to have plug-in readers for less than $20 for google: 3.5 disk reader
Jul 24, 2020 15:25:34 #
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Jul 24, 2020 16:42:02 #
I have USB 3.5" floppy drive, a 3.5" super disk LS120 drive that can read both 120MB and 1.44MB disks. I also have a PC with a 3.5" 1.44MB drive.
Jul 24, 2020 16:53:24 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Call the mom & pop computer repair shops in your local area and see if they've got any working machines that can read these disks and copy the files. ....
Agreed - I'd check a local computer shop first if just a couple. See if you can provide a USB stick for them to put the files on.
If you have a ton and want to read them at your leisure, check:
https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=usb+floppy+drive&N=100007768&name=Floppy+Drive+Diskette
Jul 24, 2020 19:18:09 #
Nanarozzi
Loc: Brentwood, TN & East TN
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3.5" USB External Floppy Disk Drive Portable 1.44 MB FDD for PC Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RXEWOAA/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_OT2gFb...
Jul 25, 2020 07:44:36 #
Jul 25, 2020 09:02:13 #
Ventura Sam wrote:
I have several image files on 3.5 inch discs. Computer with reader is long gone.
What are my recovery options? Windows 10 system.
What are my recovery options? Windows 10 system.
Where are you located?
I'd be happy to copy them for you, but depending on where you are, could be quite costly to send them.
Also the risk of losing them...
I still have my laptop that reads these floppies; last time I used it was just a few months ago and still working fine. I now have the contents I wanted to save, on an external HD. The rest ended up in the recycling depot (after checking for personal stuff, the few that had that, I destroyed myself!)
PS - a few of the floppies could no longer be read... old age I suppose!
Jul 26, 2020 01:42:23 #
foggypreacher
Loc: Dickinson, Texas
Ventura Sam wrote:
I have several image files on 3.5 inch discs. Computer with reader is long gone.
What are my recovery options? Windows 10 system.
What are my recovery options? Windows 10 system.
I had several 3.5" discs that I wanted to use. I bought a USB drive for less that $100 to do what I wanted. No brainer.
Jul 26, 2020 15:45:33 #
My problem is solved! I was able to borrow a 3.5 Disc Drive to use at my leisure. A computer repair guy had one and offered me the use of it. Thank You very much to all responders.
Jul 26, 2020 19:38:07 #
foggypreacher
Loc: Dickinson, Texas
Ventura Sam wrote:
My problem is solved! I was able to borrow a 3.5 Disc Drive to use at my leisure. A computer repair guy had one and offered me the use of it. Thank You very much to all responders.
He must be a nice guy. Keep him on speed dial. Glad you got to see the old discs.
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