GPT GUID Partitions in Linux or Windows

[wrongwaydownup]

Hey, I don't know which forum to post this in, so into off topic it goes.

I have a hard drive that's partitioned with GPT and it has a large NTFS partition full of data that I need to back up. I have an SATA usb enclosure and I could possibly get access to a desktop PC with internal SATA.

So far, I've just tried plugging the usb enclosure into Windows Vista and Ubuntu, but neither one sees the drive at all.


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ATOT Moderator ElFenix

 

[RebateMonger]

Don't know why it's not seeing it. All versions of Vista can read GPT and Microsoft says GPT is readable over a "detachable disk", like Firewire, and (you'd assume) USB. I assume you already asked Disk Management to "Rescan Disks".

I'd probably try adding it directly to a SATA controller with a SATA cable and see what's up.