Wants to access a file system with an Endeavour Linux Live DVD
So it’s like this: a Win 10 computer (a slightly older Lenovo notebook) no longer boots up properly - what would you do here. He can’t even run the onboard repair system anymore.
Well, there’s still data to back up. - before a Linux comes on it.
How exactly do I proceed: It should be possible to do that with an Endeavour version, a LIVE DVD, right!? Do I always need a Knoppix and its toolset here?
for data rescue - i.e. backing up the data that is still on it: I think that - if I start the computer with an Endeavour Linux Live 'DvD then I should (just like basically with any other Linux life system) then be able to read the data, especially if the NTFS can be mounted and the partition table is still intact.
In the past it was possible, I also used knoppix. I believe that windows set so many security barriere, that probably you won’t be able to access your data outside of windows until it is a share samba folder or similar. But I might be wrong.
Not that long ago I needed to access a partition with a unbootable Windows on to recuperate some files. I just used EnOS’ live usb and mounted the device in the file manager. Worked fine.
If Bitlocker drive encryption is enabled, it is near impossible to save any data. If it isn’t enabled, (probably it isnst) the partition should appear and be mountable, depending on the damage the disk has. @otrott if you have an EndeavourOS media at hand; disable secure boot from firmware interface, boot EndeavourOS and see if anything appears on the file manager.
many thanks - i wonder what password-request this is - that we have seen (see the image).
Well - to be frank - do you think that can mount the partition!?
It should be possible - shouldn’t it !?
i have to re-try it. i must try it agian! -
note: If i see the partition -. in gparted the i must be able to
If you are not comfortable with system administration of this sort then you’re well advised to find some local technical support, e.g. a computer shop, who can copy the data for you.
It’s not worth the risk of you deleting something by mistake when you misinterpret help you receive from people on the forum - who are trying to help you even though copying data from a Windows partition is only very loosely related to EndeavourOS. Or MX Linux for that matter.
It’s Bios system then. Looks like you are trying to access an NTFS windows partition. You have to mount the partition /dev/sda2 I’m assuming that’s what you are wanting to do? This post is over a month old so not sure you are still trying to do this?
hi there good day dear @ricklinux
many thanks for the quick reply. i only sit in front of this notebook each weekend - so to day i am continuing to save the data. I will have to mount the partition /dev/sda2
i will keep you informed.
Many thanks for all you help _this is an awesome forum - a great place to be