zeretul@comcast.net wrote:

> Well, I tried the Knoppix boot CD. That was a very different
> environment for me. But unfortunately, it did not help. I was unable
> to see the files I want in the Linux environment.
>
> I discovered that the only files i have left to retrieve are
> "favorites" and my email files from Outlook 2000 and Outlook Express
> 6.
>
> I looked at the PE Builder site, but i did not see any kind of
> resource telling me how to use it. When I created a boot cd and
> rebooted from it, it looked like windows was trying to reinstall
> itself, so I shut it down.
>
> Do you know if the pe bulider will be able to locate windows specific
> files in its environment? Do you know of a good resource for
> information?
>
> Again, this is a NTFS formatted dual partitioned drive, and I
> apparently need to retrieve windows specific files.
>

If you couldn't see the files with Knoppix, they probably aren't
available without using professional data recovery software. A Bart's
won't help. I use Easy Pro Recovery, but it is very expensive. A better
solution would be for you to take the drive to a professional computer
repair shop (not your local version of BigStoreUSA). Be sure you ask if
they have data recovery software and do this type of work. Otherwise,
contact a professional data recovery firm. I like DriveSavers
(www.drivesavers.com). Their services are not inexpensive, but only you
can determine the worth of your data.

When this is all over, create and execute a backup strategy.

Malke
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