Backing Up Files When Windows Cannot Be Accessed

[Polraudio 122]

Lots of people have been losing files and projects because of windows crashing on them some how.

I will show you how to backup all of your files using a version of linux called Ubuntu.

Note: This tutorial is mainly for people who dont have access to Windows OS in any way(including safe mode).

 

Do at your own Risk!

I am not responsible for any damage on your system.

 

What you will need:

-Blank CD

-Iso of Ubuntu(Download)

-Computer to burn Ubuntu to the CD.

-Some sort of backup media(Recommended: Flashdrive, External HDD)

-CD Drive on computer that needs to be backed up.

-To read this guide step-by-step

 

Note: Ubuntu is free

 

Step One:

Downloading Ubuntu

Download Ubuntu http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download

 

 

Make sure you get the 32bit and the latest one. Do not download wubi because you cannot access windows to install it anyways.

 

Step Two:

Burning Ubuntu

Insert CD into CD Burner

Burn Ubuntu to a CD. If you have Windows 7 all you will have to do is open the iso and click burn. For XP and Vista i would use a tool called ImgBurn.

XP, Vista - Once ImgBurn is installed run it and click Write image file to disk.

 

1-Click browse button and go to where you downloaded the Ubuntu Iso and select it.

2-Change speed to 2x to ensure a successful burn.

3-Click the burn button.

 

Step Three:

Inserting CD :P

Take CD out and insert it in the computer you want to backup.

Make sure you can boot from CD. You may have to change a bios setting if it dont boot.

 

Step Four:

Trying Ubuntu/Backing Up Files

Once the 1st screen pops up click on Try Ubuntu

 

 

It should take a few sec to load the desktop. Once you can see the desktop click on Places then Computer.

Once in Computer you should see your windows HDD like so. Make sure it says filesystem and not system reserved

Note: Yours might be a different size and might have a different name.

 

To get to your files you will have to go into that HDD then go to:

for

XP: Documents and Settings->your username

Vista/7 Users->your username

 

Now all you have to do is insert your backup media and copy and paste what documents you want to backup to your backup media.

You can now shutdown your computer and feel good knowing your files are safe.

 

Hope this tutorial was useful and if you need more info on any step please feel free to ask. :biggrin_002:

 

To get your windows OS back contact a computer tec. person in your area.

Or if your good with computers track down an OS disk for the version of windows you have and use the product key on your computer with it. Laptops are usually on the bottom of it and desktops are usually on the side somewhere.

 

If you have an OEM computer EX: Dell, HP, Etc. They usually have a special OEM disk that may be required for your key to work.

They key usually says OEM: before the key if its an OEM key.

 

Do at your own Risk!

I am not responsible for any damage on your system.

[Broken Messiah 20]

I have used Ubunto and its pretty slick, the only issues is just getting used to the file system. Very good free alternative it windows.

[Polraudio 122]

I have used Ubunto and its pretty slick, the only issues is just getting used to the file system. Very good free alternative it windows.

Its a very good OS for many things. I use to use it as my main OS back in the day. Now i mainly use it to backup peoples files before i reinstall their OS if you cant get into windows.

Good tool for a computer rapair person like my self. :)