Solved Saving Files From Broken Computer

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What I Need Help With:
I haven't had any help as of yet with the thread about the problem the computer is having, but I'm thinking I might have to do a complete restore. Before that though I need to make sure I get my files off of the computer so I don't lose them in this process.

The Problem With the Computer:
I can't get to the log in screen and I can't go into safe mode. The problem with the computer itself is that it loads up and instead of going to the log in screen it gives me a black screen with just my cursor. This was after a system restore to a date of three months back was attempted, thread here: http://www.vistax64.com/crashes-debugging/292061-black-screen-cursor-after-restore.html

Info on the computer:
http://www.apevia.com/form/X-JUPITER JR.jpg
http://www.apevia.com/umanual/um-x-jpj.pdf

Software:
Windows Vista Home Premium SP 1
 

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System One

to backup your files try with Ubuntu live CD
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP d530 SFF
    CPU
    Intel p4 3.00ghz, 2.99ghz with Hyperthreading
    Motherboard
    HP d530 SFF
    Memory
    1 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel i865g, 96mb
    Sound Card
    Soundmax
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP 1940 TFT monitor
    Screen Resolution
    60hz
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital Cavier Blue 320gb IDE HD
    PSU
    Compaq
    Case
    HP compaq
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Techcom USB keyboard
    Mouse
    HP Optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    256kbs

My Computer

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
What size blank cd do you recommend I use?

And on the link to the download for ubuntu, it says a CD or a usb drive. If I already have a usb drive, can I just use it instead of the cd?
 
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System One

Most people have used the CD, but I guess a USB would do the job; at least 1GB or better.
 

My Computer

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
I would need a usb for the backup though, right?
Because I'd be using the cd for the ubuntu, and then a usb for the transfer of the files/harddrive?
 

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System One

Cant you transfer via the CD?
 

My Computer

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
Well on the link of the tutorial you provided it talked about getting the ubuntu started on your cd, and then getting to the point where you can access your files or your harddrive, but then this section is next: Backing Up to External USB
and that's instructing me to use a usb to transfer, right?
 

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Sorry misunderstood.
Yes, once you access the OS, you can backup to a usb.
 

My Computer

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
Could I use the same usb I'm running the ubuntu from to backup my files?
And for getting ubuntu on the usb would I just use the imgburn and instructions the same way as described for the cd?
 

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System One

I think that we are not having a meeting of the minds. You access from the Cd, then yoiu back up your stuff to the USB
 

My Computer

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
Okay, I'll try that route then. You said you suggested a minimum of a 1gb cd. I have these cd's called CD-R and they're only 700mb each. Do you think that I could use one of them though?
 

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Based upon comments from others, at least 1 gb. You can try and if not large enough you can buy or borrow.
You can probably use several if less than 1 gb. I have never tried the process myself. Fortunately did not have the need.
 

My Computer

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
After burning, when do I put the cd in my computer? Right when I trun it on, or do I go to some kind of debug or something first?

Nevermind that question I believe ubuntu is starting.
 

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System One

after booting Ubuntu live CD choose "try Ubuntu " then backup ur files to USB drive or external HD or if u have multiple partition on ur HD then it will be FINE, Cox the contents of a failed partition will be there. good luck bro
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP d530 SFF
    CPU
    Intel p4 3.00ghz, 2.99ghz with Hyperthreading
    Motherboard
    HP d530 SFF
    Memory
    1 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel i865g, 96mb
    Sound Card
    Soundmax
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP 1940 TFT monitor
    Screen Resolution
    60hz
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital Cavier Blue 320gb IDE HD
    PSU
    Compaq
    Case
    HP compaq
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Techcom USB keyboard
    Mouse
    HP Optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    256kbs
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