[Braindead]

Thanks for the response guys, much appreciated. Bit of a downer about
the DOS, didn't know that fact.

Malke Wrote:
>
>
> An easy way to retrieve Windows files is to boot with Knoppix, a Linux
> distro on a live cd. You will need a computer with two cd drives, one
> of which is a cd/dvd-rw OR a usb thumb drive with enough capacity to
> hold your data. To get Knoppix, you need a computer with a fast
> Internet connection and third-party burning software. Download the
> Knoppix .iso from www.knoppix.net and create your bootable cd. Then
> boot with it and it will be able to see the Windows files. If you will
> be using the usb thumb drive to copy your data, plug it in before you
> boot the system with Knoppix. Otherwise, use the K3b burning program
> to
> burn the files to cd/dvd-r's.
>
> Malke
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> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Will try this tip Malke. Although i'm careful when trying stuff like
this, i do have a nasty habit of nausing things up, but will let you
know how i get on, or come for more help if needed. Thanks again.


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