Backup your Windows files when unable to boot by using external storage or cloud services.

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THECAMELGAMER
Junior Member

10-03-2022, 05:28 PM

I’m unable to start from my Windows drive, so I’ll need to reinstall. I want to back up my files without being able to boot into Windows. Since I only have a Mac now, I can’t run any troubleshooting tools.

THECAMELGAMER

10-03-2022, 05:28 PM #1

ElFrank365
Member

10-14-2022, 12:20 PM

I’d install a Linux distribution, create a bootable USB drive, and start it in live mode to access the system for mounting and transferring files.

ElFrank365

10-14-2022, 12:20 PM #2

I’d install a Linux distribution, create a bootable USB drive, and start it in live mode to access the system for mounting and transferring files.

Me1MadMiner
Member

190

10-14-2022, 12:31 PM

Sure, that makes sense. I aimed to avoid manual file transfers given the large size of the backup.

Me1MadMiner

10-14-2022, 12:31 PM #3

Sure, that makes sense. I aimed to avoid manual file transfers given the large size of the backup.

BaccaStrq123
Senior Member

664

10-19-2022, 09:03 AM

Avoid storing all files on the C drive; create separate partitions for better organization.

BaccaStrq123

10-19-2022, 09:03 AM #4

Avoid storing all files on the C drive; create separate partitions for better organization.

tomtomjumbo
Member

188

10-19-2022, 09:55 AM

Yeah. I also had another partition, but I just saved the games there.

tomtomjumbo

10-19-2022, 09:55 AM #5

Yeah. I also had another partition, but I just saved the games there.

CyberWolf31
Junior Member

10-19-2022, 03:28 PM

You were heading in the right direction, at least. A lesson was learned.

CyberWolf31

10-19-2022, 03:28 PM #6

You were heading in the right direction, at least. A lesson was learned.

tobuscis7
Member

170

10-25-2022, 10:11 PM

They keep sending copies to another location, either individually or through programs. This highlights the need for regular backups since updates to file lists are minimal.

tobuscis7

10-25-2022, 10:11 PM #7

They keep sending copies to another location, either individually or through programs. This highlights the need for regular backups since updates to file lists are minimal.

SpellmanEmil
Junior Member

10-25-2022, 11:21 PM

I intend to resume backing up again. The NAS has been down for some time, making the process a bit more challenging.

SpellmanEmil

10-25-2022, 11:21 PM #8

I intend to resume backing up again. The NAS has been down for some time, making the process a bit more challenging.