Problem Event Name: StartupRepairV2

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WeAreKira

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Hi,

Question: How to use Ubuntu Live CD using LAN

Desktop: Windows XP SP3 [WORKING]
Laptop: Windows Vista Ultimate SP2 [DEAD]

I want to access my dead vista laptop using my windows xp desktop with the use of ubuntu live cd, is this even possible?

I just want to recover my files >_<
the DVDrom of the laptop is not working

~ Thanks in advance ^^



What happened:
1. Disk scanned D:\
2. Reboot
3. Unable to bypass 0xc000428 error
similar to this:
http://www.vistax64.com/vista-general/22624-error-booting.html

Tried all solutions, including the vista boot disk
then this shows up:


Problem Event Name: StartupRepairV2

similar to these:
http://www.vistax64.com/general-discussion/223366-startuprepairv2.html

http://www.vistax64.com/vista-gener...air-cannot-repair-computer-automatically.html

Can no longer boot up after vista update. - Microsoft Windows Vista Community Forums - Vistaheads


i googled every possible keywords that might show the solution, then i stumbled this:
Use Ubuntu Live CD to Backup Files from Your Dead Windows Computer - How-To Geek
 

My Computer

System One

Hi,

What is wrong with inserting the Ubuntu Live CD into your Laptop and booting that. You may have to change your BIOS settings or go into the one time boot menu.

Richard
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 420
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 2.50GHz
    Motherboard
    Stock Dell 0TP406
    Memory
    4 gb (DDR2 800) 400MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 3870 (512 MBytes)
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 x Dell 2007FP and 1 x (old) Sonic flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1600 x 1200 and 1280 x 1204
    Hard Drives
    1 x 640Gb (SATA 300)
    Western Digital: WDC WD6400AAKS-75A7B0

    1 x 1Tb (SATA 600)
    Western Digital: Caviar Black, SATA 6GB/S, 64Mb cache, 8ms
    Western Digital: WDC WD1002FAEX-00Z3A0 ATA Device
    PSU
    Stock PSU - 375W
    Case
    Dell XPS 420
    Cooling
    Stock Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell Bluetooth
    Mouse
    Advent Optical ADE-WG01 (colour change light up)
    Internet Speed
    120 kb/s
    Other Info
    ASUS USB 3.0 5Gbps/SATA 6Gbps - PCI-Express Combo Controller Card (U3S6)
^^
The DVD rom of my laptop is not functioning so I was unable to run the Ubuntu Live CD

Is it possible to run the Ubuntu Live CD ISO using my Desktop: Windows XP through Local Area Network to retrieve files from my Laptop: Vista Ultimate?

All efforts to fix the laptop even using all steps that I've collected during the past 2 days were unsuccessful.
 

My Computer

System One

Welcome

If efforts to revcover your data, using live CD, fail. There is always the possiblity of installing your hard drive on another computer to recover your data. Yes, it is a pain, but depending on the value of your data, it may be a good final resort.
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Hi,

If you REALLY do not want to remove the hard disk, try visiting http://etherboot.org. This has the tools you need. Here is the page you really need: sanboot - Etherboot/gPXE Wiki

Else, and this is probably easier, boot from USB. If you want help with this, just ask.

Richard
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 420
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 2.50GHz
    Motherboard
    Stock Dell 0TP406
    Memory
    4 gb (DDR2 800) 400MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 3870 (512 MBytes)
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 x Dell 2007FP and 1 x (old) Sonic flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1600 x 1200 and 1280 x 1204
    Hard Drives
    1 x 640Gb (SATA 300)
    Western Digital: WDC WD6400AAKS-75A7B0

    1 x 1Tb (SATA 600)
    Western Digital: Caviar Black, SATA 6GB/S, 64Mb cache, 8ms
    Western Digital: WDC WD1002FAEX-00Z3A0 ATA Device
    PSU
    Stock PSU - 375W
    Case
    Dell XPS 420
    Cooling
    Stock Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell Bluetooth
    Mouse
    Advent Optical ADE-WG01 (colour change light up)
    Internet Speed
    120 kb/s
    Other Info
    ASUS USB 3.0 5Gbps/SATA 6Gbps - PCI-Express Combo Controller Card (U3S6)
boot with usb flash drive. you might have to install the hdd in another computer though if that doesnt work. or you can get an external optical drive.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Hp pavillion a6110n
    CPU
    amd athlon 64 x2 live! 4400+
    Memory
    4 gigs 3.3 useable
    Graphics Card(s)
    Finally! SAPPHIRE 100283L Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 12
    Monitor(s) Displays
    generic pnp monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    7.2k rpm
    1 linux ubuntu partition
    1 vista partition
    1recovery partition
    1 windows 7 partition
    1linux swap partition
    PSU
    500W, antc earthwatts EA500
    Case
    normal black case
    Cooling
    fans
    Keyboard
    saitek cyborg gaming keyboard
    Mouse
    logitech mouse (small to fit hand perfectly)
    Internet Speed
    dsl
    Other Info
    2.3 ghz amd
Just to add, I can't afford to buy new hardware at this time >_<

Ah! Before ending this topic, can anyone recommend any similar boot disk / rescue disk just like Ubuntu Live CD?

I saw a lot over the net but lacks proper documentation, OR I don't know how to use them properly.

Ex. Acronis, they provide a lot of solutions but I don't know how to use their products..




Hi,
I was planning to use this tutorial before posting here,

Use Ubuntu Live CD to Backup Files from Your Dead Windows Computer - How-To Geek

BUT, what if the DVDrom fails? Is it possible to use the Ubuntu Live CD over LAN?

Solution:
Idea #3598: "LAN installation" - Ubuntu brainstorm

They say, it's already implemented but don't have proper documentation? hmm and i couldn't understand the next remaining posts ^^



@richc46
I can't afford to dismantle my laptop
I might damage more parts in the process..

@nemiro
uhm do you have any simpler approach? i mean, it might take me some time to learn this pxe stuff, i have seen similar though NetBootDisk.com - The Universal TCP/IP Network Bootdisk for M$ Networks

@Katokato
boot Ubuntu via USB? ~ if so, then i'll try to find a documentation for that..tnx


I'm trying to search some tutorials in youtube as of this time ^^
Found:
Selkie Rescue Data Recovery [Not Free]
YouTube - Selkie Rescue Data Recovery

Active @ Bootdisk [Bought] ~ still downloading..
YouTube - Windows LiveCD & toolset. Bootable CD, DVD or USB disk for system recovery.

Haven't tried anything yet, waiting for further advice :p

Selkie Rescue Data Recovery
Easy to use with just a few clicks..

Active @ Bootdisk
It has Network tools and File Explorer!


=_= sorry for such a long and confusing post
 

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System One

Hey, you say you have no $$ for hardware but if you can spring for software, you might want to try Selkie since this is what some other users say: Selkie Rescue user reviews and ratings - CNET Download.com

They've got a free demo version that you can try and it'll show if you can recover your files or not. If you find it works then get the full version to recover your files. I've used this program a couple of times now and it works just they say it will. Well worth the few dollars it costs.

Hope this helps.

Cheers
 

My Computer

System One

I'm hoping that someone can help me with this too. A friend used my computer and visited fubar, the next day when I restarted my computer it was in safe mode. I've been trying to restore, have tried hitting F8 when restarting, rebooting, everything. I have been stuck in safe mode for four days. The computer came with Vista already installed so I do not have a windows disk to reinstall. My restores aren't working either. I'm afraid that the only option I have is to re-install the gateway operating disk and start over, though I may loose all of my programs. If anyone knows of another option I'd greatly appreciate it! I've planned on upgrading to windows 7 but I'd like to try something else first. Thanks in advance!
 

My Computer

System One

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