Backup in safe mode?

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gerhart

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GPU on motherboard failed, now I can only boot up in safe mode. The laptop isn't worth repairing but I would like to back up to dvd or usb then restore on a new system using windows 7. Can I do this with only safe mode? HP Pavilion laptop with vista 32.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion dv9543cl
    CPU
    intel core dual
    Memory
    2gb ram
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia G8300m
    Hard Drives
    2 180gb
    Internet Speed
    dsl
Hello,

It depends on what you want to backup. If all you want to save is your music, pics, etc, no problem. Actually, you will have a difficult time backing up anything in Normal mode that cannot be backed up in Safe Mode.

Any questions, just ask. We will be happy to assist you, if you need help.

~JK
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Jonathan King
    CPU
    AMD Athlon Dual Core Processor 4850e overclocked @ 2.92 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASRock A780 FullDisplayPort
    Memory
    6.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 290MHz Crucial Technology
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI 3200 (onboard), nVidia 7200 GS (PCIe)
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Cybervison ds69T, 17" Starlogic
    Screen Resolution
    1024x768
    Hard Drives
    WD 320GB SATA, Hitachi 1TB SATA
    PSU
    Antec ea-430d 430W
    Case
    Antec 300
    Cooling
    stock cpu, 120mm rear, 140mm top
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wired Desktop 500 (USB)
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wired Desktop 500 (PS/2)
    Internet Speed
    9.32 Mb/s download; 0.36 Mb/s upload
    Other Info
    Other OS's: Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows Professional x86, Ubuntu x64
mainly need to back up quickbooks data, itunes, pictures, documents
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion dv9543cl
    CPU
    intel core dual
    Memory
    2gb ram
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia G8300m
    Hard Drives
    2 180gb
    Internet Speed
    dsl
Sure, give it a whirl. Some programs may not run in Safe Mode, but you can copy files and the like.

Worst case scenario, it doesn't work. No harm done.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Jonathan King
    CPU
    AMD Athlon Dual Core Processor 4850e overclocked @ 2.92 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASRock A780 FullDisplayPort
    Memory
    6.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 290MHz Crucial Technology
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI 3200 (onboard), nVidia 7200 GS (PCIe)
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Cybervison ds69T, 17" Starlogic
    Screen Resolution
    1024x768
    Hard Drives
    WD 320GB SATA, Hitachi 1TB SATA
    PSU
    Antec ea-430d 430W
    Case
    Antec 300
    Cooling
    stock cpu, 120mm rear, 140mm top
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wired Desktop 500 (USB)
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wired Desktop 500 (PS/2)
    Internet Speed
    9.32 Mb/s download; 0.36 Mb/s upload
    Other Info
    Other OS's: Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows Professional x86, Ubuntu x64
Well I tried but backup/restore doesn't work in safe mode and I can't seem to copy to a dvd or usb. what am I missing?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion dv9543cl
    CPU
    intel core dual
    Memory
    2gb ram
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia G8300m
    Hard Drives
    2 180gb
    Internet Speed
    dsl
What you can do is clone your old hard drive to your new drive using cloning tools like Clonezilla.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Jonathan King
    CPU
    AMD Athlon Dual Core Processor 4850e overclocked @ 2.92 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASRock A780 FullDisplayPort
    Memory
    6.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 290MHz Crucial Technology
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI 3200 (onboard), nVidia 7200 GS (PCIe)
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Cybervison ds69T, 17" Starlogic
    Screen Resolution
    1024x768
    Hard Drives
    WD 320GB SATA, Hitachi 1TB SATA
    PSU
    Antec ea-430d 430W
    Case
    Antec 300
    Cooling
    stock cpu, 120mm rear, 140mm top
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wired Desktop 500 (USB)
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wired Desktop 500 (PS/2)
    Internet Speed
    9.32 Mb/s download; 0.36 Mb/s upload
    Other Info
    Other OS's: Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows Professional x86, Ubuntu x64
ok I've been reading the tutorials for Clonezilla and that apears to be a good solution. I plan to backup on an external usb drive. Will I encounter problems restoring the vista based backup on to a new widows 7 system?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion dv9543cl
    CPU
    intel core dual
    Memory
    2gb ram
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia G8300m
    Hard Drives
    2 180gb
    Internet Speed
    dsl
Yes. Clonezilla does a clone; it is a complete copy of your hard drive sector for sector.

Try running Windows Easy-Transfer, and creating a backup.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Jonathan King
    CPU
    AMD Athlon Dual Core Processor 4850e overclocked @ 2.92 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASRock A780 FullDisplayPort
    Memory
    6.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 290MHz Crucial Technology
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI 3200 (onboard), nVidia 7200 GS (PCIe)
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Cybervison ds69T, 17" Starlogic
    Screen Resolution
    1024x768
    Hard Drives
    WD 320GB SATA, Hitachi 1TB SATA
    PSU
    Antec ea-430d 430W
    Case
    Antec 300
    Cooling
    stock cpu, 120mm rear, 140mm top
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wired Desktop 500 (USB)
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wired Desktop 500 (PS/2)
    Internet Speed
    9.32 Mb/s download; 0.36 Mb/s upload
    Other Info
    Other OS's: Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows Professional x86, Ubuntu x64
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