Computer won't start, please help.

[Headcrab Zombie]

Yeah my dad actually bought this one then gave it to me about 3 years ago, so it's prebuilt. Should I just buy new computer components and build it myself?

Sure, sounds like it's time for a new one.
But for now you want to recover your stuff/have something to use until then

If you have access to another computer with the same os, Google "<your os version> create repair disc"

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[Jubel]

I work at a store that does data recovery and no one actually posted prices for a failed harddrive.

The costs vary from about $250-$1,400 depending on the severity of the damage.

[carolcat]

I work at a store that does data recovery and no one actually posted prices for a failed harddrive.

The costs vary from about $250-$1,400 depending on the severity of the damage.

i just said "a lot" because i knew it was a lot

[Racerboy]

wheres the option for get an SSD

[Headcrab Zombie]

wheres the option for get an SSD

Because plugging in an SSD is just going to magically get the data off his HDD

Right now we're worrying about if his stuff can be recovered

[ßlöükfáce]

Didn't know hard drives got old and died tbh

my old toshiba satellite went through two hard drives and it's on its third now (still works)