USB boot program that accesses Windows files?


  1. crazylikeacat
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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!
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  3. FliGi7
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    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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  4. mickey megabyte
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    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...
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  6. whs
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    I use this one: Lifehacker, tips and downloads for getting things done
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