I have a laptop with Windows XP installed that won't boot. It gives me a BSoD right before the log on screen. I can't access Safe Mode either. (same error).
Thing is, I need some files that are present in the HD, so I really can't format the hD's laptop yet.
Options I have considered:
- Reinstall Windows XP on top of the current installation.
- Use a Linux Live CD and boot with it, and If possible mount the Windows partition and access files from there. Is it possible?
This would mean, if it doesn't delete my files, that I will recover the files than do a clean install afterwards.
Any other ideas?
Thank you.
Answer
Take the hard drive out and use a USB hard drive enclosure. If you don't have another computer to access the hard drive from a USB enclosure with, then I would use a Live CD.
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