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Best Live Linux CD for rescuing Windows system? - volcs0 - 04-11-2009
I'm going over to my Dad's who's PC is "dead" - won't boot, etc. I really just want to wipe the drive and do a re-install of XP for him. I'd like to back up his Documents folder first, if possible.
Which Linux live distro is most suited to this task? I have Slax and Mint ready to go - does it really matter? I just want to mount the drive and copy the files over to another drive (eg. my MBP).
Thanks.
Re: Best Live Linux CD for rescuing Windows system? - rz - 04-11-2009
I did the same thing with Ubuntu back when it was v6.10. It really shouldn't matter though.
Re: Best Live Linux CD for rescuing Windows system? - ztirffritz - 04-11-2009
Ubuntu is probably the most widely available and has some of the best support.
Re: Best Live Linux CD for rescuing Windows system? - onthedownlow - 04-12-2009
If possible, just pull the drive and connect it to an external USB board/case and copy off the files that way, and then reinstall XP with a full (not 'Quick') of the drive.
....otherwise, any of the suggested Live discs should be fine.
Re: Best Live Linux CD for rescuing Windows system? - Sam3 - 04-12-2009
I've used Knoppix http://www.knoppix.net/ in the past. It seems really geared toward such operations.