How to backup my files??

Question

Is it possible to backup files when we can't access or open our system? I think i should rephrase that so here it goes, my XP has issues on hal.dll and system\32\config\system and my pc can't load XP.. Now is it possible for me to back up my files even if i can't access my drive C and D on my OS before repairing or reinstalling my Windows XP? thanks in advance..xoxo.

Answer 1

Yes.
Get the hard drive out of your computer
put the pins as slave
then use another computer to back up ur stuff
get the driver again on ur normal computer
format hard drive
install windows xp again
then you can get ur files by net from the other computer
or just
get your harddrive back with the other computer again

Answer 2

Before you do anything else you should try running the Windows Repair from the command prompt. Here are the instructions:

USING THE WINDOWS REPAIR CONSOLE

Put your XP disk into your CD drive and restart your system. This will start the XP installation process. When you come to the screen that asks if you want to install XP or if you would like to “Repair” XP, choose Repair. This will open the repair console command prompt. At the prompt, type: chkdsk /r. (There is a space between the k and the /. Now hit “Enter”. The repair should now start. Allow it to run until it stops. This can take some time, so be patient.

If all goes well, XP will replace any and all missing operating system files.

Answer 3

you could remove the drive and put it in an external case, then go to another computer and make backups. I like to burn CDs.
MIKE

Answer 4

you could do a system repair with your os disk and you wont lose anything thats saved.

Answer 5

for both phrases, i have only one answer: you can't

But, you can repair windows using your installation CD. i did that and my account stayed intact.