[rshaffer61]

Nope not to worry I will take care of the other topic.

Use the Linux Live cd to gain access to the data so you can back it up now so anythig we do you won't lose anything.
The issue may be the boot which can be fixt using a OEM installation disk if you can boorw one to run fixboot.

PS: I have deleted the other topic since we are dealing with it here in this topic.

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While looking up linux live cd's I noticed that there are tons of versions to download. The most common one seems to be Ubuntu. Is this what I need?

[chuckgibson]

While looking up linux live cd's I noticed that there are tons of versions to download. The most common one seems to be Ubuntu. Is this what I need?

[rshaffer61]

Try this one.


UPDATED April 20, 2012

Use Puppy Linux Live CD to Recover Your Data:

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***Required Hardware***
CD Burner (CDRW) Drive,
Blank CD,
Extra Storage Device (USB Flash Drive, External Hard Drive)
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1. Save these files to your Desktop/Burn Your Live CD:

• Download Latest Puppy Linux ISO (i.e.: lupu-528.iso)
  Download BurnCDCC ISO Burning Software
  
  There are instructions on how to boot from flash drive with puppy here; http://www.pendrivel...e-from-windows/
  
  
• Open BurnCDCC with Windows Explorer
• Extract All files to a location you can remember
• Double Click BurnCDCC
• Click Browse and navigate to the Puppy Linux ISO file you just downloaded
• Open/Double Click that file
  IMPORTANT: Adjust the speed bar to CD: 4x DVD: 1x
• Click Start
• Your CD Burner Tray will open automatically
• Insert a blank CD and close the tray
• Click OK

Puppy Linux Live CD will now be created
2. Set your boot priority in the BIOS to CD-ROM first, Hard Drive Second

• Start the computer/press the power button
• Immediately start tapping the appropriate key to enter the BIOS, aka "Setup"
  (Usually shown during the "Dell" screen, or "Gateway" Screen)
• Once in the BIOS, under Advanced BIOS Options change boot priority to:
  CD-ROM 1st, Hard Drive 2nd
• Open your ROM drive and insert the disk
• Press F10 to save and exit
• Agree with "Y" to continue
• Your computer will restart and boot from the Puppy Linux Live CD
  
  

3. Recover Your Data

• Once Puppy Linux has loaded, it is actually running in your computer's Memory (RAM). You will see a fully functioning Graphical User Interface similar to what you normally call "your computer". Internet access may or may not be available depending on your machine, so it is recommended you print these instructions before beginning. Also, double clicking is not needed in Puppy. To expand, or open folders/icons, just click once. Puppy is very light on resources, so you will quickly notice it is much speedier than you are used to. This is normal. Ready? Let's get started.
  
  3a. Mount Drives
• Click the Mount Icon located at the top left of your desktop.
• A Window will open. By default, the "drive" tab will be forward/highlighted. Click on Mount for your hard drive.
• Assuming you only have one hard drive and/or partition, there may be only one selection to mount.
• USB Flash Drives usually automatically mount upon boot, but click the "usbdrv" tab and make sure it is mounted.
• If using an external hard drive for the data recovery, do this under the "drive" tab. Mount it now.

3b. Transfer Files.

• At the bottom left of your desktop a list of all hard drives/partitions, USB Drives, and Optical Drives are listed with a familiar looking hard drive icon.
• Open your old hard drive i.e. sda1
• Next, open your USB Flash Drive or External Drive. i.e. sdc or sdb1
• If you open the wrong drive, simply X out at the top right corner of the window that opens. (Just like in Windows)
• From your old hard drive, drag and drop whatever files/folders you wish to transfer to your USB Drive's Window.

For The Novice: The common path to your pictures, music, video, and documents folders is: Documents and Settings >> All Users (or each idividual name of each user. CHECK All Names!) >> Documents >> You will now see My Music, My Pictures, and My Videos.

Remember to only click once! No double clicking! Once you drag and drop your first folder, you will notice a small menu will appear giving you the option to move or copy. Choose COPY each time you drag and drop.

YOU ARE DONE!!! Simply click Menu >> Mouse Over Shutdown >> Reboot/Turn Off Computer. Be sure to plug your USB Drive into another working windows machine to verify all data is there and transferred without corruption. Congratulations!





If you're doing this to recover from a virus or malware infection, (or even if you're not), DO NOT copy executable files (.exe, .scr. etc...) if any of these files are infected you could be copying the corruption over to any new device/computer. just copy documents, pictures, music, or videos.

[chuckgibson]

OK! I am in there! Being fearful that I may mess something up,,,,I am copying the music first to move over to the new computer. If I can get that right I will venture farther. I set up the old computer too far away from the internet source to connect up...the old computer is not wireless. Would it be safe to shut the computer down and move it closer to the internet? I guess I am asking if it will continue to boot up into the Linux live cd. If I go into outlook express will it be possible to move my contact list into my AT&T account?

[rshaffer61]

Just make sure you shut everything down correctly and you should have no problem booting back to the Puppy disk again.

[chuckgibson]

Great. Is there a way I can get in to Outlook Express to retreave e-mail contacts and saved e-mails?

[rshaffer61]

I don;t think so till we can get windows back running again.

[Wolfeymole]

If you didn't previously enable OE to "Leave a copy of messages on server" then most likely they will be history.

http://support.tiger...ok-express-lmos

This is why I prefer a web based email client.

[chuckgibson]

I don;t think so till we can get windows back running again.

OK, I believe I have everything saved that I possably can and I can't thank you enough. I'm now praying that we can get "windows back running again". What do I do now?

[rshaffer61]

Now we need to work on fixing the boot problem.

You do this by booting to the recovery console on the xp installation disk and then type in fixboot c:
Press Enter and let it go. Once donereboot and see if it will now boot into windows normally.

[chuckgibson]

OK. So I just remove the Linux disc, put in the XP Pro disc, hit the power button and the computer should try to open using the disc since it was already set up to load with the Linux disc?

[rshaffer61]

Yes except you may have to click Enter to get it to boot to the disc.

[123Runner]

You might be able to get the address book. It is a .wab file located at C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Application Data\Microsoft\Address Book.

How you get it in to the new program, I am not sure.

How to find OE address book

[chuckgibson]

It is still running the same circle, ==Gateway logo, GoBack with the spacebar reboot info, the Goback Internal Error; Failure code: gb_ui_support (1147), followed by "Press any key to reboot...

I went back and checked the bios setting showing that it is to boot using the cd first with no change. What next?

[rshaffer61]

So it's not booting to the XP cd is what I am understanding correct?
Is the XP cd a Microsoft or Gateway cd?