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| Thread ID: 118001 | 2011-05-15 04:39:00 | Small, bootable Linux to rescue data from the viral overlord | kettles (14332) | Press F1 |
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| 1202254 | 2011-05-15 04:39:00 | Got a mate with a virus on Windows, he can't open anything (not even explorer, task manager, etc) so I suggested booting into Linux to salvage his data then format and reinstall. Can anyone suggest a small bootable version (flashdrive or CD) that will be suitable? I know they exist, I just can't think of the names :) thanks! |
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| 1202255 | 2011-05-15 04:56:00 | Will it boot into safe mode / networking? Or does it crash when booting into windows or something? | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1202256 | 2011-05-15 04:58:00 | Try this (http://www.sysresccd.org/) - it comes with almost every recovery tool you're likely to need. | Erayd (23) | ||
| 1202257 | 2011-05-15 05:04:00 | puppy linux. | icow (15313) | ||
| 1202258 | 2011-05-15 05:27:00 | +1 for puppy linux | nedkelly (9059) | ||
| 1202259 | 2011-05-15 05:33:00 | Puppy Linux also contains "Partedit", arguably the best partition manager available. | mzee (3324) | ||
| 1202260 | 2011-05-15 08:07:00 | You could also try Damn small Linux (http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/). Only 50Mb. | ubergeek85 (131) | ||
| 1202261 | 2011-05-15 09:17:00 | I use hirens boot disk, has a bootable mini linux, and another OS that probably isn't legal to be on there. | Alex B (15479) | ||
| 1202262 | 2011-05-15 09:19:00 | I use hirens boot disk, has a bootable mini linux, and another OS that probably isn't legal to be on there. Which is... :illogical Puppy Linux FTW. |
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| 1202263 | 2011-05-15 09:53:00 | My favourite one is Parted Magic (partedmagic.com) - it is not just a partitioning tool. | johnd (85) | ||
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