How to Recover Programs, Files, and Accounts from a Broken Computer

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This article will help you recover your programs, accounts, and files from a broken computer to a new, undamaged one. We'll address the following scenarios:

Your computer won't turn on or has hardware issues, such as a damaged motherboard, graphics card, or monitor. Your PC won't start up or load Windows properly. Your computer is completely broken except for the hard drive and you want to switch to a new system.

As long as your hard drive is not damaged, you stand a chance of retrieving data from it. You can use the Todo PCTrans tool to recover data from the hard drive if your situation matches any of the scenarios outlined below. In the main body, you'll learn about the possible reasons for computer failure and be guided on how to retrieve files/programs/accounts from a damaged desktop or laptop.

Reasons for Computer Malfunctions

Before we dive into this step-by-step guide, let's explore why you might need to recover programs, files, and accounts from a broken computer. You might find yourself in one of these everyday scenarios:

• Splashing water on your laptop: Accidentally spilling water on your device can be frustrating. Moisture can damage major components, like the keyboard. First, turn off the power and remove the battery. Turn the laptop upside down to let any visible liquid drain out, then dry it with a cloth. If that doesn't work, use a tool like Todo PCTrans to recover your data from the damaged computer.
• A broken computer screen: A cracked screen is one of the most common physical damages. If this happens, turn off your computer and take it in for repairs. Luckily, your data isn't lost. Remove the hard drive and transfer your files to another computer.
• Your computer won't turn on: This could be due to a bad connection between the memory module and the motherboard's memory slot. It could also be caused by a faulty memory stick or a damaged motherboard slot.
• A computer virus: Malware can steal your important files or even delete core files, preventing your computer from functioning properly.

How to Recover Data from a Damaged Computer

With Todo PCTrans, you can recover everything from a healthy hard drive. Follow a step-by-step guide to save the applications, files, and settings you need. You can restore data from a damaged computer to an external storage device or another PC. Its “Computer to Computer” feature helps you transfer all essential data – like photos, work files, personal data, apps, and even app settings – to your new computer. This way, you won't have to reinstall programs on your new device. Download it and give it a try.

Step 1: Remove the hard drive from your old computer.

1. Turn off the computer and unplug it from the wall. If you're working with a laptop, remove the battery as well.
2. Open up the case of the old PC so you can access the hard drive.
3. Use a screwdriver to open up the case and locate the hard drive.
4. Disconnect the hard drive and any cables attached to it, then remove it from the case.

Step 2: Connect the hard drive to the new computer.

Multiple connectivity options:

• USB hard drive enclosure: Use this special case to connect your old hard drive and then plug it into your new PC via USB.
• USB hard drive adapter: This is a "cable" that connects one end to the hard drive and the other end to a USB port on your new PC.
• Desktop computer: If your new PC is a desktop, you can connect the old hard drive as a second internal drive.

Step 3: Restore/migrate apps, files, and accounts from the old disk.

1. Download and run the Todo PCTrans tool. Select “Data Transfer” mode, then click “Start.”

2. Look through the steps and click on “Scan”.

3. Make sure the hard drive is connected to your computer. Select the old drive you want to recover, then click “Continue.”

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Choose the apps, files, and accounts you want to rescue.

5. Wait a few seconds for the data to transfer.

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