Restoring files from a HDD when the OS has expired....

[wise monkey]

Hi.

I got a new PC recently and my old one was using my dads copy of Windows XP which I restored every 30 days. Anyway, it's been a couple of weeks since I last checked and the XP has actually expired. I'm selling the old PC to my mums friend who wants Windows 98 installed on it.

Is there a way I can restore my files from my old PC before formatting? If I re-install a new OS, it'll wipe the whole PC clean before being usable....

Some help/advice a.s.a.p would be great coz Im supposed to be selling it tomorrow

Cheers
WM

[mattfox]

I recovered files in a similar situation using a Linux Live CD... you download the CD image, burn it and it runs linux without installing anything.

You can get it here...

http://www.knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/index-e n.html

[fo3nix]

Access the files as mattfox said, using knoppix or similar.

Note though that to give the PC with a copy of the OS that doesn't belong to the person buying it is illegal and microsoft may come and kick your ass.