Is there a way to back up files on a hard drive other than by using windows XP?
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will it boot into safemode (f8 on boot)? if so do a system restore ... if not ur sol i think ...there wont be any other backup unless you made one ... if you know what files then pull ur drive and stick it in the machine ur using now and copy the files you need to the system folders ...
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only with a special cabel.  I would suggest getting a jump drive (usb memory stick) and transfering the files that way.  If the HDD has crashed then you have a very expensive option.
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You can use MacDirve(it costs around $50), to create format and read HFS(+) partitions, there will be some problems with Windows XP, so read this "tutorial":\nhttp://www.bioneural.net/2004/07/30/backing-up-to-a-hdd-in-a-cross-platform-world/\n\nAnd here is MacDrive site:\nhttp://www.mediafour.com/products/macdrive6/
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backup all your file first then\npop you recovery cd int and format the partition/harddrive\nreinstall the windows platform,\nreinstall all the software needed,\nrestore your personal file backup before.
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the only way is to do a complete reformat of your hard drive and relaod windows XP
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western digital offers a one touch back up solution which should probably fit your needs. its an external hard drive which works as soon as as you press a button or you can do it automatically. it normally goes on sale at best buy. i got one for $60 with 160gb
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simply use windows explorer and copy the files from the cd to the hard drive in any location or folder
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contact your nearest cmputer shop i am definetly sure they have a cheap or free XP disk.
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I can recommend you to buy Acronis True Image 10.0. It will allow you to backup your entire PC or separated files and program settings. True Image will allow you to store your images on DVDs or another devices. It has a scheduler that will backup your data as often as you want. I think True Image is the fastest and effective backup software for now. \nlearn more about True Image here: http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/
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Yes, but if you've already written over the sectors where the data was stored, it's most likely beyond doing it yourself. STOP using the drive immediately and you may still be able to recover some data. There is a free data recovery program called Zero Assumption Recovery that you can try. Another program called Getdataback For NTFS ($100) is a better option than a freeware program.
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Boot to DOS, then run NTFSDOS. It will only allow you to read the files, but that should be enough to backup your stuff.\n\nhttp://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/NtfsDos.html\n\nIf the problem is more serious or if you have larger files you need to back up, I'd recommend purchasing VCOM Fix-It Utilities 6 Professional. You can find it at Amazon.
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you need to get the CD first. You can get a Windows XP CD for like $40 these days, especially on http://www.ebay.com\n\nJust install it and it will erase all data and install Windows XP for you. So you should back up everything using a data CD or a file hosting server online.\n\nIf you need help with it, just contact me.
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XP uses NTFS which may not require a chkdisk,  It may also be doing it in the background and not telling you.
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Try c-cleaner for good junk file maintenance. http://www.ccleaner.com\nSince you have a log of pictures, a DVD or CD would be a good way to back them up.
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You need the Windows Backup Set (Microsoft Corporation)
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You may have the option to do a full reinstall or to retain your files. \n\nI wouldn't recommend choosing the option to retain your files because it doesn't always work.\n\nI would backup all of the files on your harddrive that you would like to keep (maybe onto a CD-ROM, memory key, or external hard drive) and do a full reinstall.  \n\nIf you are going to go through the trouble of reinstalling though you may just want to upgrade your operating system to Windows XP.
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I'm not sure this is what you are looking for but you can make a bootable version of Windows XP to install to a flash drive should your hard drive ever fail, read the tutorial from Tom's Hardware for more information, http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/09/09/windows_in_your_pocket/index.html