transfer data from system drive (C) to D

jumbo304 · Nov 11, 2010

My operating system windows xp got corrupted nd now i want to transfer some important data from c drive to D drive before formatting C drive. In case I don't have another PC to make this HD as slave drive to transfer the data how do i do it? Is there ne third party bootable software or a software which can give a text environment to me to transfer the data.?

sach2 · Nov 11, 2010

NTFS4DOS as a bootable floppy or ISO would probably accomplish what you need. Finding a copy as an ISO to be burnt to CD is a bit of a challenge.

bigbazza · Nov 11, 2010

This may prove a simpler solution. FREE from the Major Geeks store. :cool

I have downloaded a copy, got my licence code, but haven't used it yet, so can't comment on it's effectiveness.

Backup4all Lite 4
From http://store.majorgeeks.com/p14688-backup4all_lite_4
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The Backup4all advantages start with its well designed interface.
The straightforward backup wizard walks you through all the key options you need, each of which have sensible default settings,
and so you can create a backup job to save your My Documents folder (for example) in something less than a minute.
You almost certainly won't need to check the Help file, either, although it's good to know that there's quality documentation available if you need it.

The program includes predefined backup choices to reduce the time you spend hunting for files and folders.
Would you like to save your Firefox profiles and Thunderbird mail, perhaps? Just choose those options from the list.
Of course you can also specify particular files and folders to back up, if that's more convenient.
And customisable filters give fine control over your backup contents, so for example you're able to ignore executable file types like *.DLL or *.EXE,
while including common document formats such as *.DOC, *.XLS or *.PPT.
How to Get Your Serial CodeThe program includes predefined backup choices to reduce the time you spend hunting for files and folders. Would you like to save your Firefox profiles and Thunderbird mail, perhaps? Just choose those options from the list.

Of course you can also specify particular files and folders to back up, if that's more convenient. And customisable filters give fine control over your backup contents, so for example you're able to ignore executable file types like *.DLL or *.EXE, while including common document formats such as *.DOC, *.XLS or *.PPT.
Click to expand...

I currently use Acronis True Image ( a $$$ program), but maybe you should also check out:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads3.html

for MG's list of alternative Backup programs (Both $$$$ and FREE)

Bazza

Earthling · Nov 11, 2010

I always think the simplest way is to download Ubuntu and burn it to CD. It's a full GUI operating system on a CD that can read and write to NTFS. It will also give you internet access if you need it. You do need a working machine to create the CD of course, but so will any other solution.

sach2 · Nov 11, 2010

I agree with Earthling a bootable Linux CD is ideal. The desktop looks much like Windows and so it is far easier to navigate folders and decide what you want to copy.

As long as you have access to broadband internet it is an excellent choice.

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