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Windows 7: USB boot program that accesses Windows files?

25 Apr 2011  
crazylikeacat

Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
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USB boot program that accesses Windows files?

Hi,

Is there a way to boot from a USB stick and access my Windows 7 directories and files? Perhaps a Linux-like or DOS-like boot program?



thanks!
Max
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25 Apr 2011  
FliGi7

XP / Win7 x64 Pro
1,838 posts
 
 

You can make a bootable USB image of a live Linux cd like Ubuntu.

Create a Bootable Ubuntu USB Flash Drive the Easy Way - How-To Geek
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25 Apr 2011  
mickey megabyte

ultimate 64 sp1
8,636 posts
 
 

you've answered your own question.

near enough any linux distro can be stuck on a bootable usb stick, and can access your files and folders.

my fave ultra-lightweight-but-still-very-useful distros are slitaz or puppy.

more instructions here...

Last edited by mickey megabyte; 26 Apr 2011 at 11:14 AM.. Reason: removed silliness
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25 Apr 2011  
whs

Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
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