How to recover files before doing a Vista reinstall? |
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  Jan 24 2009, 04:17 PM
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Hi,
I need to reinstall Vista (Home Premium, 32-bit), but this will wipe out my C: drive. Unfortunately, I cannot even boot into Windows to get to the files I need to backup! Is there any way of accessing these files before I reinstall? Maybe via the startup utility? There is a command prompt on the Vista DVD/Startup Repair thing, but it starts in X: drive and I don't think I can access C: from here? Thanks -Andy |
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Jan 24 2009, 07:48 PM
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Using another computer, download the Vista Recovery Disc:
http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vist...-disc-download/ Be sure to read all the comments, just in case you have a problem! This post has been edited by Jacee: Jan 24 2009, 07:53 PM |
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