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I vote for Puppy Linux boot and using its file manager to copy off data folders and files - the sooner the better.
Cannot clone failing int HD with bad sectors but can access folders
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Computer Type: PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number: Antec desktop; Acer Aspire laptops
OS: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
CPU: Desktop i5; Acers i5 & i7
Memory: desktop 16GB; 1 Acer 8GB & 1 Acer 16GB
Hard Drives: 1TB split into 2 equal partitions [OS and data] usable by RJS
Internet Speed: AT&T DSL
Browser: FF, GChrome, msIE
Other Info: Windows 7 Firewall, Emsisoft AM/AV, MSE [scan-only], SpywareBlaster, Ruiware/BillP combine
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