Can't retrieve files from old hard drive on G4

GosHawk508 · GosHawk508 #1 (**permalink**)

06-05-2011, 03:42 PM

I got a new iMac and I'm trying to transfer my music, photos and address book plus a plethora of other stuff to the new computer.
My user name doesn't even come up when I do a search.
I am having to use a SATA - USB adapter to access the old drive as the old computer died. Either the power supply or ??? died. The old hard drive seems fine.
I was able to get my wife's pics but not mine.
I was using FileVault on the G4 to protect my data but it may be preventing me from retrieving my info now as there doesn't seem to be a way to log in.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Wayne

Shikarnov · Shikarnov #2 (**permalink**)

06-05-2011, 04:40 PM

I don't know if this is precisely applicable, but it seems to contain information which may be helpful for you:

https://discussions.apple.com/messag...ageID=12595711

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GosHawk508 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 30, 2007 Location: SF East Bay Posts: 16 Mac Specs: G4 Mirror Drive Doors	06-05-2011, 03:42 PM I got a new iMac and I'm trying to transfer my music, photos and address book plus a plethora of other stuff to the new computer. My user name doesn't even come up when I do a search. I am having to use a SATA - USB adapter to access the old drive as the old computer died. Either the power supply or ??? died. The old hard drive seems fine. I was able to get my wife's pics but not mine. I was using FileVault on the G4 to protect my data but it may be preventing me from retrieving my info now as there doesn't seem to be a way to log in. Any suggestions? Thanks, Wayne
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Shikarnov #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 26, 2008 Posts: 539	06-05-2011, 04:40 PM I don't know if this is precisely applicable, but it seems to contain information which may be helpful for you: https://discussions.apple.com/messag...ageID=12595711
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