NTFS-access from bootdisk

[harry300873]

Hi folks!

I have a pc where accidentally an important file was renamed which will be required to startup the system.

How can I access the disk (ntfs-partitioned) from a bootdisk to rename the file back to the original name?

thanx for help
Harry

 

[bcastner]

You cannot with native OS bootdisks.
Fortunately, there are several alternatives:

Knoppix

http://www.broadbandreports.com/forum/remark,7018905~root=winme~mode=flat

Use Google to find 'knoppix download'

Barts PE Disk

http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

Ultimate Boot CD

http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/

Personally I would use the ability to run (legally) the XP version of Recovery Console, and do the repairs from that console:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...01-2c68-4de8-9229-ca494362419c&displaylang=en

But the links above will let you create a bootable CD with NTFS read and write permissions.

Best,
Bill Castner