OT: ADV - handy tool

[Richard Kreiss]

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> From: filepro-list-bounces+rkreiss=verizon.net at lists.celestial.com
> [mailto:filepro-list-bounces+rkreiss=verizon.net at lists.celestial.com] On
> Behalf Of Laura Brody
> Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 6:35 PM
> To: filepro-list at lists.celestial.com
> Subject: Re: OT: ADV - handy tool
> 
> Quoting Richard Kreiss <rkreiss at gccconsulting.net>:
> 
> > I needed an adapter to convert an old PATA drive to connect through
> > USB for a client.  The drive would no longer boot.
> >
> > MicroCenter had on sales for $16.99 the Kingwin EZ-Connect USI-2535.
> >   With one unit you can connect to 2.5, 3.5 and SATA.  It has a power
> > supply for the drives.  (40 pin, 44 pin & SATA connector in one unit
> > and a separate power supply)
> >
> > This is a Windows XP thru 8 or MAC 10x unit.
> >
> > Another handy use for this would be to get data off of old drive
> > without having to have it in a computer.
> >
> > When I checked, there were less expensive products but these were
> > only good for one type of drive.
> >
> > At this price, it is a good tool to have for accessing a hard drive.
> >
> > Thought this might be of interest.
> 
> I have had two for many years now. Very handy. I bought the last one from
a
> guy on eBay for about $12, shipping included. Skip the listings that ship
from
> China (unless you LIKE waiting 6-8 weeks for it to show up).
> 

That's why I went retail.  Needed it Monday afternoon after spending an hour
in the morning trying to get their old system to boot.  Windows even crapped
out when doing a restore.

After attaching the adapter, I was able to copy off everything I need and
then uploaded it to their new computer using GoToMyPC.

One mistake I made over the years, I keep a copy of my clients filePro
directory and their menus.  Now I am downloading the whole fp directory
also.  This will allow me to at least restore their programs to one that
works even if their data is old.

I have clients on fp 4.0 through 5.6.10.  My filePro 4 & 4.5 are on floppy
disks.  I should really copy then onto my computer in case I ever have to
reinstall them.

Richard