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entwisi · 04-06-2009, 04:35

I think that she isn't far enough in to get to a safe mode start.

Linds, this is on a Black screen I assume?

If it is I'm afraid its a re-install of Windows. If she has data on that she needs to backup your friendly local Linux Ubuntu Live CD is your friend. You should be able to just splat Windows over the top but its always better to make sure you have data safe before starting anythinkg like this. I have seen Windows decide to format the partition automagically.

Shout if you want instructions on how to do this or if you can drop it off with details of where the data is I'll back it up for you.

04-06-2009, 04:35	#3
entwisi God Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Up Bash Posts: 7,827 Blog Entries: 3 Liked: 44 times Rep Power: 4390	Re: More laptop problems! I think that she isn't far enough in to get to a safe mode start. Linds, this is on a Black screen I assume? If it is I'm afraid its a re-install of Windows. If she has data on that she needs to backup your friendly local Linux Ubuntu Live CD is your friend. You should be able to just splat Windows over the top but its always better to make sure you have data safe before starting anythinkg like this. I have seen Windows decide to format the partition automagically. Shout if you want instructions on how to do this or if you can drop it off with details of where the data is I'll back it up for you. __________________ Ian Technical God, No 1 Geek And Linux Guru Have you seen my Flickr pictures?