[nflug] Using Linux Live CD's to repair Win XP

[jason]

In DSL you should be able to open a "root" terminal window directly.


Joe wrote:

> A friend just got a used notebook with Win XP.  It was clogged with 
> videos, etc. and he deleted a few too many things and it won't boot.
>
> It came with no CDROM's, etc.
>
> I figure I can try to fix it up from the recycle bins or restore 
> partition (if there is one) using a Linux liveCD.
>
> I know Win 98se but have never used XP.
>
> Questions:
> If I find good stuff in the recycle bins, can I just copy it back to 
> where it was to fix things?
>
> How do I "activate" the restore partition?
>
> I have DSL and Knopix 3.3.  In Knopix, I open a terminal and su just 
> works so I can do everything (including open konqueror as root).
>
> In dsl, su wants a password.  Anybody know what it is by default?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Joe
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