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Computer Help (aka why I'm stupid, plz help)
« on: January 23, 2005, 06:15:22 pm »
Okay, I need some help or some info here people.

Perhaps you've realized, or have read one of my posts saying as much, that my computer has been...down for the past...oh, month and a half abouts? Well, if you don't know, the reason is because I was low on space...like REAL low...like hundreds of KB only...It's uber crap, yes?

Okay, the MAIN reason is because I was so low on space, I went on a retard deleting spree...and, yes, I ventured into the WINDOWS folder when I did this. Now, Windows doesn't start. Dos says I'm missing some random file...

Now, is there anyway I can save my memory from ultimate destruction? I'm generally concerned about my various writings (I had just finished and started the next chapter of my fanfic, Magness) and things. So, tell me, what do I do?
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Computer Help (aka why I'm stupid, plz help)
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2005, 06:23:37 pm »
Go to a computer shop. They have ways of accessing the data on your computer if the inteface (Windows) doesn't work. Chances are your data is still intact; it's just a matter of getting at it.
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Computer Help (aka why I'm stupid, plz help)
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2005, 06:27:07 pm »
Oh...I was hoping for more than that, but thanks anyway...I dunno if it'll come down to that though, I've got one friend who might be able to help...but it's been a while since I've talked to him...hurm
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« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2005, 07:03:24 pm »
If you have an installation disk you should be able to repair your system.
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« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2005, 08:00:07 pm »
A Windows reinstall might wipe the memory, though.
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« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2005, 08:25:04 pm »
V_Translanka's CD may have a 'repair' function which does not wipe the disk.
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Computer Help (aka why I'm stupid, plz help)
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2005, 08:46:17 pm »
I'm in a similar situation (Windows not booting)

Right now, I'm running Knoppix, a Linux live cd. Just pop it in the cd-rom drive, set the boot order to put your cd drive before your hard drive, and presto! Instant Linux that doesn't mess with your data.

Knoppix reads both FAT32 and NTFS partitions, but I've been unable to get it to write to NTFS partitions. It comes with built in CD and DVD burning software, so if you don't have too much data you need to save or access to a FAT32 drive, you can use that route before you format and reinstall Windows.

I'm liking Linux so much that when I do reinstall I'll probably leave a Linux partition on.
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