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boot from docking station

Discussion in 'Windows Vista' started by bassfisher6522, Jun 22, 2016.

  1. bassfisher6522

    bassfisher6522 Registered Members

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    Anybody know how to boot from a HDD that's in a docking station that has 2 user accounts on it?

    I can access the drive with no problem with the user account that's logged on with. I can't access the other account.

    I can boot up the hdd from my case docking station, I get to the log in screen where it shows both user accounts but I don't have any keyboard/mouse control/access from my system to enter either account.

    It's my neighbors old laptop HDD from when he was deployed....all he wants is all his deployment pictures and the other pictures he has stored (all over) on it.
     
    bassfisher6522, Jun 22, 2016
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  3. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    Why do you have to boot from it at all?
    Just unplug the drive from the docking station and boot to your own operating system.
    Plug the drive back in and access it through computer manage > disk management.
    That should allow you access to all users.
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Jun 22, 2016
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    As per above, or if windows wants to be difficult you could always boot your pc using a live linux, say Zorin or Puppy, and then connect your hard drive. Linux will access anything on your drives without restrictions.
     
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  5. bassfisher6522

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    Thanks guys I'll give both a shot!
     
    bassfisher6522, Jun 23, 2016
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  6. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    Let us know how you make out, Jim.
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Jun 23, 2016
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  7. bassfisher6522

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    Well going through disk management didn't work....I have access only to the same logged in user. Just like opening the drive from my docking station.
     
    bassfisher6522, Jun 23, 2016
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  8. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    Did you try, disk management > explore > all users to access?
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Jun 23, 2016
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  9. bassfisher6522

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    Yes....same result.
     
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    In that case, I would definitely try using Linux.
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Jun 23, 2016
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  11. gijoetech1

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    this software can help you backing up multiple users

    i been using that since 2012 in my shop ones you back them up you now see all the files from explorer in windows
     
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    OK no problem. Are we only allowed to use forum suggested software?
    Can suggest others?
    Thanks for the info, Tony D
     
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  14. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    You can always suggest the use of other software gijoetech1, providing you have tested the software thoroughly yourself and know it to be safe.
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Jun 23, 2016
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  15. gijoetech1

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    Thank you very much, Cindy.
    I will not suggest it if I didn't know it in your forum I promise lol:thmbup:
     
    gijoetech1, Jun 23, 2016
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