I hope someone can help. I have had a WHS running for a couple of years now on a decent, but old system (AMD, AGP, PATA, etc.). The other day I tried logging into my server via RDC and realized it was "down". I looked at the server and all of the lights were on, so I figured it needed a reboot. I rebooted and a few minutes later tried logging in again, but same thing. Shares were not showing up and RDC told me that the server did "not exist". I re-routed my 2nd monitor to the server, connected a k/m and logged in again. It logs into Windows and you can move around for a couple of minutes and then it freezes there. No BSOD, no blank screen, just the desktop, icons, taskbar and any open windows. But nothing works. I went ahead and rebooted again and went into the BIOS to see if it would freeze there as well. I let the BIOS alone for 45 minutes and I was able to get around within it with no issue. While in the BIOS, I did check the temps and the CPU temp IS high (about 180F). All fans in the PC are working. When I do get into Windows and open Explorer, the drives and data do show up. Also, Safe mode reacts the same way.
As an experiment tonight, I wanted to see if this was a Windows issue or not. I went ahead and put the install disk in and booted to it. It gets about 90% into the "Windows is copying files" routine (the very first thing it does) and just freezes. I think I have narrowed this down to a hardware issue. I have no problem getting new hardware but I do not want to lose my data.
I need help in replacing the hardware and not losing ANY of the data. Is that even possible? I'm guessing there is a way to do this, but I have yet to read a definitive "guide" on how it's done.
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!!
