Computer Problems!

[sedric]

Computer Problems!

My computer crashed while I was playing Diablo 2 and it didn't boot up again.

I triple-checked everything when I opened the case and didn't see any visible reason for my computer to not boot.

The kicker? My characters are on my hard drive, and I have no backup because I lost my flash-drive in a hold-up. I guess it's goodbye to my Stormshield, my full Tal's set, my Vex rune, all self found... coupled with real-life problems and I haven't been sober for a week or so.

I'm planning to startup Diablo 2 again when I get my new computer for Christmas, but until then, it's lights out for Diablo 2 for me.

 

[xduckster]

Before you throw the HD away I would try putting it in an external usb case and try accessing it from another computer

 

[Drystan1]

First off, sober up. That'll help with clarity. :wink3: Life sucks at times, but it's usually temporary.

Next, the HD may be fine. There are other parts that malfunction. RAM, the mobo, power supply.

Do you know for sure that it was the HD? What do you mean it won't boot up? No power, can't detect a HD, blank screen?

I second attaching the HD to another computer. Hope it works out.

 

[DeathMaster]

If only the system won't boot up, it is likely the HDD is okay, or at least the data is good.

If you can, either put the HDD in an external box, and read on other computer like suggested. Or better, if you like me having linux live CD around (Ubuntu and Mandriva are great to have around), boot from Linux, and copy the data across.

At least, you won't lose your data.

 

[BobCox]

Learn from this, Haveing a HD die with no backup is not a computer problem, its a problem with the person that owns the computer.

 

[Rashiminos]

It's not evident that the HDD failed. The OP has yet to describe where the boot fails. Does it get through POST and display to the screen?

 

[tedglines]

I feel safe in saying that there is NOTHING on your D2 disk which will crash your computer. If you are running a desktop PC, it's weakest part is the power supply, which is cheap to replace (and should be replaced with a commercial-grade PS - always). Your HD is tough -- all your stuff is still there, intact, and run-able. Like the others have advised, pull the HD and access from the same computer you used to post this problem. You have lost nothing ... unless you toss the "crashed" computer. Do NOT do that!