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System restore outside windows?
Name: nuaris Date: November 29, 2007 at 14:52:44 Pacific OS: XP CPU/Ram: P4 2.6 Product: Intel
Comment:
Is it possible to start system restore from outside windows?
I have 2 HDDs with windows installed, one of them doesn't boot(hard to explain), the other one does. Safe mode with/without networking/command prompt does not work on the "broken" HDD.
Can I boot into the one that still works to access system restore on the broken one?
Name: jefro Date: November 29, 2007 at 15:39:14 Pacific
Reply:
I'd get all my files off using a live CD. (it could be linux, beos, qnx, solaris and windows even)
MS suggests that you try a repair on the system. Funny that they sort of made it not easy to follow. Be sure you get instructions or you will make a very common mistake.
See also bart's pe, ubcd4win and you should be able to use a Vista dvd to use restore. I never tried it but it should work. I know barts does.
I read it wrong and answer it wrong too. So get off my case you peanut.
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Response Number 2
Name: SysLock Date: November 29, 2007 at 16:14:53 Pacific
Summary: i'm not too up on Comps but nonetheless seem to have found a great way to make my Sys Restore, Search, User Accounts windows come up blank and also my links when trying to click my inbox on wanadoomai...
Summary: Just a note: Using System Restore too many times can cause more harm than good. After doing a restore that does not fix a problem, then UNDO the Restoration, and try another restore point. Maybe the f...
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