If no why? If yes – can it prevent corruption of its files and what are the steps using windows XP and Microsoft office applications for example.
2007-02-24 22:01:14 · 5 answers · asked by bitrus d 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
yes it can be done, it's an advanced procedure. Computer forensic scientists will use CDs that run the complete operating system from disk, to avoid tainting the data on the system. It's very in depth but here is where to go: http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/
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2007-02-24 22:11:38 · answer #1 · answered by BigJohnny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know you can't with windows But you can get a free copy of ubuntu Linux on the web or have them send you free Cd's You can run the live CD in your computer without a hard drive installed! Work's great!
2007-02-25 08:40:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can run applications off of removeable media yes ... the problem is its a slow interface ... even with usb ... so applications are feasible .. an operating system isnt really because of the speed for 1 .. and for 2 the boot would have to be set in the bios for every machine ...
2007-02-25 06:08:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The space required for and OS and all of your applications is enormous. That is why every software you buy is loaded on its original disc. Keeps them safe as well from "accidents' or theft. Or???????????
2007-02-25 06:06:11 · answer #4 · answered by devil dogs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Not enough space.
2007-02-25 06:03:47 · answer #5 · answered by adpizza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋