need to get info off drive when windows ex is gone

[kaycee73501]

I have an old e-machin that I use as a back up system that is in use right now. the other day I lost my use of ex and there are some file that I need to get off the computer in the old days I could have done it with out any help but its been a while. Is there anyway to get at the stuff without using windows to do so.


Kay

 

[Zenthar]

Not quite sure of what you are saying, Windows explorer is gone or the whole Windows?

Anyhow, you can retrieve the information one of the following way:
■Use a Linux LiveCD (like Knoppix)
■Install the HD in another machine
■Install the HD in an external enclosure
■(Geek)There are some tools that allow to plug a SATA/PATA disk in USB port where you could access it as an "external drive".