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11-11-2017, 06:27 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-11-2017, 06:29 PM by Partha.)
Just to let everyone know, the plan is not to run Windows full time from the flash drive; it is just to be able to start the system and back up the files
Once the backup is done, we would format the problematic drive and do a clean install of Windows on it
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I typed this once and whem i tried to post it, it disappeared. So another version of this may show up again.
Compton, you are correct. The DVD drive is good. It's the hard drive in the desktop that is not booting up. I am sorry I confused you. I apologize, it was my mistake. I was using IE9 in Windows Vista. It would not download Gandalf's fall creator files.
In Brian's Windows 10 installation , he used Rufus to install Windows 10. Do I need Rufus? If not, do I need to format the drive before I add the windows files
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so Gandalf's Windows PE is now downloaded?
when you windows Windows 10 installation, files are speaking of the Gandalf's ISO
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I'm seriously confused by all this!
If they just want the data from the HDD wouldn't it be easier to use a Linux live disc to copy the data to an external HDD / flash drive?
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I agree with you GS but Linux is bit difference the person might not understand to use Linux
that why I recommend the person use Gandalf's Windows PE it probably would be a bit easier to understand
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11-12-2017, 01:30 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-12-2017, 09:26 PM by Partha.)
I feel we are making this way more complicated than it actually is. If the DVD player is working, wouldn't it be more convenient to install Windows from the DVD on the flash drive?
Why are we even talking about gandalf's Windows PE which would need to be downloaded or even Linux for that matter when an installation media already exists
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11-12-2017, 01:50 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-12-2017, 01:51 PM by Compton.)
ok let's clear it up here
the OP wants to copy data from a hard drive you have 3 recommendation on how to do it
Partha
install windows on a flash drive boot to the flash drive copy the data
compton
download Gandalf's Windows PE put it on a flash drive boot to Gandalf's Windows PE copy the data
GuiltySpark
download Linux put it on a flash boot to Linux from the flash drive copy data
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Sorry everyone, I have not been able to do anything concerning the computer. Tomorrow.
You all wrote:
Partha
install windows on a flash drive boot to the flash drive copy the data .
Partha, given my nonexistant skill level, I think this is my best option.
Not sure I know all the steps, but if I don't get it installed correctly, I can always format the flash drive and try again.
compton
download Gandalf's Windows PE put it on a flash drive boot to Gandalf's Windows PE copy the data
Compton I can't download anything. FYI: 2 days ago when I visited windowsmatters(WM) site, I got a nasty msg on my phone saying it was going to lock it up if I didn't renew 'something' in 24 hrs. I got off the site, cleaned out my cache and ran a virus,scan to be on the safe side. The same type of thing happened on my old laptop. Urrgh! Also, None of the links wold connect on my phone. This could be because I have no security on WiFi or modem. I don't know enough to know what is ca using the problem. To put it bluntly I feel like an idiot when it comes to computers. Even though I have learned from you all.
GuiltySpark
download Linux put it on a flash boot to Linux from the flash drive copy data
GuiltySpark, I am sorry, but I know nothing about Linux.
Thank you everyone. It's midnite in central Kansas, USA. So I must wait till tomorrow. I did not want you all to think that I just blew you off after all your help. Good nite, or, given the time change, have a good day.
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