We’ll use a Linux Live CD to get into that hard drive and rescue our most important files.
You can use a Linux Live CD or USB .ISO file to recover your computer from a crash.
To recover files from a Windows computer that is not booting, you will need to use a Linux live CD. The Linux live CD will allow you to access your computer’s files and folders. After you have accessed your computer’s files, you can use the Linux live CD to format the USB drive that contains your recover files. ..
Linux is a Unix-like operating system that is free and open source. It’s used by millions of people around the world, including many businesses and governments.
A Live CD or Live USB is a way to use an OS on a computer, without installing it on the computer. We’re going to stick to the USB type, since so many computers don’t have CD or DVD players anymore.
Once you have made a USB drive, insert it into your computer. Then start the computer and tell it to boot from the USB. The operating system and all its programs will stay on the USB drive, even if your computer is turned off.
A live USB will allow you to access your computer’s RAM and CPU, as well as any hard drives that are plugged in. ..
If your computer is not working, you may need to reformat it.
Next, you need to create a new partition on your hard drive. This is where you will put your operating system, applications, and other important files. You can use any type of partitioning tool that you like. I recommend using GPT (GUID Partition Table). This will make it easier to format your drive and keep track of what is in each partition. Now that you have a new partition created, it’s time to clone your failed hard drive. This will copy all the data from the original hard drive to the new one. It can take a while, so be patient. Once it’s done, reboot your computer and try to access the data from the new hard drive. If everything worked correctly, you should be able to access all the data from the original hard drive!
You can download the software through a peer-to-peer (P2P) tool or do a direct download from one of the mirror sites listed. ..
- Try the Live CD from Microsoft Windows: This is the most popular Live CD option, and it comes with all of the programs you need to get started. It’s also easy to use, so you can get started right away.
- Try the Live DVD: This is a more advanced option, and it allows you to access all of the programs on your computer from one place. It’s also more difficult to use than the Live CD, but it can be a lot of fun if you’re into gaming or music.
SystemRescue CD – Has antivirus, malware and rootkit removal, and other tools Hiren’s Boot CD – Features Mini Windows XP FalconFour’s UBCD – Similar to Hiren’s but with more tools loaded in Mini Windows XP GParted Live – Mostly focused on hard drive partition management Trinity Rescue Kit – Text based interface
Rufus is a tool that makes USB drives bootable.
Rufus is a program that can help you make any ISO file into a bootable USB drive. You’ve already downloaded it, so let’s open it.
Please make sure you have the correct USB drive selected when you start the software. This process will completely erase the USB drive. Rufus will already be set to the right setting, so you need to click on the SELECT button to choose our UBCD ISO.
When the file explorer opens, navigate to where you saved the UBCD ISO and double-click on it to select it.
When you hover over the START button, you will get a warning that “this will DESTROY any data on the target!” ..
You will be warned that all the data on the USB drive that you selected will be destroyed. Rufus isn’t kidding. Click on OK to continue.
Rufus will start making a USB drive that you can use to install Ubuntu on. The progress bar will continue across the bottom, and it only takes a minute or two. You’ll see a USB 3 flash drive next to the progress bar.
When the status bar says READY, click on CLOSE. Your UBCD bootable USB drive is now ready to use.
If you have a USB drive that you use to boot your computer, it depends on the computer. There are several ways to do this, so it’s best to find out what the specific way is for your computer. The common thread is that when you turn on your computer, you’ll have to press a specific key or combination of keys in order to change the default boot drive to your USB.
If your laptop allows you to boot from a USB drive, you can change the boot sequence so that the USB drive is first in the list. ..
Once you reboot your computer with UBCD, you’ll see a text-based menu. Use your arrow keys to go down to Parted Magic and tap enter to select it.
You can now choose between Default Settings or Live with Default Settings. If one doesn’t work, try the other.
The Parted Magic desktop is a desktop that’s not completely unlike Windows. It has a Start Menu, taskbar, and window manager. But it also has some features that are unique to Linux. For example, you can use the Parted Magic desktop to create and manage partitions on your computer.
In File Manager, you’ll find your files and folders. Double-click on any file to open it.
The left-side of the File Manager shows several drives. The one you’ll see most often is the drive that Windows is installed on. But if you don’t see a folder called Windows, it might be because there’s no drive named Windows on this computer. The only way to tell for sure is to look at the left-side of the File Manager and see which drive has the folder called Windows in it.
When you find that, you’ve found the drive with the files that you wish to recover. Navigate through there to find the files you’re looking for. Click through Users > Your Account where Your Account is your account’s name.
In Windows, you’ll find a menu called “My Documents,” “My Pictures,” and so on. This is likely where you want to find the files you want to recover. When you find them, right-click and copy the files.
Plug in your other USB drive. Look for the files you copied earlier and paste them into the new drive. ..
Your computer is fixed, and you can put your files back on it.
When you close File Manager, it will ask you to log out. Click on the Logout button in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
Another window will open with some choices on how you can log out. Click on Turn Off Computer.
When your computer is turned off, remove any USB drives from the computer. Store them away in a safe place until your computer is up and running again. ..
