Re: off topic: Windows problem

Rose McGillicuddy wrote:
>  On 09/13/2010 08:00 PM, Erin Drummond wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I would use your linux LiveCD to mount the local harddrive and extract
>> all the relevant data off it (to another computer/usb drive/external
>> harddrive etc). In my experience, trying to debug windows problems is
>> impossible, you'll never get it working quite right again. So, after
>> extracting her data, just do a complete format/reinstall (of linux, if
>> you dont want to deal with these kinds of problems again) and copy the
>> data back when its done.
>>
>> Also, if you think the hard drive is failing, see here:
>> http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/linux-find-out-if-harddisk-failing.html
>>
>> Erin
> Thanks Erin.
>
> Attempted to copy files to USB drive but get access denied.  I mounted 
> it, but still same message.
>
> Thanks Rose
>
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Hi All,

My first time response, I hope it helps.

In the case of disaster recovery with windows I always use Linux, it's 
great.

Is your USB drive mounted with root privileges? if so you may need to 
copy files as root. sudo may be your friend here.

Cheers

Joe