Restoring Partition 2 Issue - SOLVED
Hi all,
Shortly after posting my issue, I solved it, so here it is:
I was having that problem where restoring partition 2 just flashes the loading bar indefinitely.
I've been running as administrator from the get go. I tried backing-up partition 2 again under xp sp2 compatability, and restoring it, also in compatibility mode, even tried compatibility xp sp3. Then reformatted from xbox, plugged back in to windows, still got stuck on the restoring loading bar.
Then I found the source of the problem.
Instead of using a quick and easy portable usb sata interface, I plugged both drives into my machine's sata connector directly. I backed-up partition 2 this way, and it restored to my 320 without a snag.
In summary: If all else fails restoring partition 2, make sure to connect your drives to your internal sata port, disable UAC until you're done, and set your Xplorer programs to run as administrator and for XP SP2 under "compatibility" tab in "properties."
Using:
Scorpio Black 320 I rescued, tested, and wiped (all 0's, twice)
Dell Studio laptop with HDDHackr
Dell Inspiron Windows 7, UAC disabled for good measure