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Post by Haddddddd on Mar 1, 2013 1:43:46 GMT -5
Please kill me. About a month ago I replaced my explorer file with a new one. I JUST reset my computer and now I can't access windows 7 because of it (possibly).
I had about 200 gigs of anime on there. Is there anyway to get it back? Right now I'm on ubuntu.
Please reply as fast as you can ;_;
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Post by iNoob on Mar 1, 2013 2:03:41 GMT -5
lmfaoo
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Post by HADHAD on Mar 1, 2013 2:05:53 GMT -5
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Post by kira on Mar 1, 2013 5:41:50 GMT -5
If you've made the switch to Linux, you can mount the other partition (containing Windows) and go through all of your files. You can copy anything over to your new partition that you'd like.
In Ubuntu, it should be available on the left side of any Nautilus window. Once clicked, you will probably be prompted for a password. Then you can continue to get whatever you'd like.
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Post by hahdhadha on Mar 1, 2013 5:46:39 GMT -5
If you've made the switch to Linux, you can mount the other partition (containing Windows) and go through all of your files. You can copy anything over to your new partition that you'd like. In Ubuntu, it should be available on the left side of any Nautilus window. Once clicked, you will probably be prompted for a password. Then you can continue to get whatever you'd like. Sorry for being an idiot but where would this "Nautilus be?"
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Post by kira on Mar 1, 2013 5:49:01 GMT -5
Oh, you could also try going into your Windows partition, and renaming the explorer.exe to something like explorer.bak
Once you do that, put in your Windows installation disc, and go into start-up repair. I can't guarantee that will work, but it's worth a shot.
If it doesn't, you can probably find a copy online or something as long as it ain't customized for each PC it's installed on.
Just remember, nothing is lost. So really, there's no big reason to panic or flip out. If you can't get it working with any of the above, then you can put in the Ubuntu live CD, and boot into Live mode (not install). Then run gparted, create a new partition, and install Windows again. Mount your partitions (I think they're available in "Computer"), and copy over anything you need.
If you are sticking with Linux though, my first reply is probably better.
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Post by kira on Mar 1, 2013 5:50:14 GMT -5
You replied faster than expected. lol Nautilus is the file browser. You can open "files" or whatever it's called on Ubuntu, or press alt+f2 and type "nautilus".
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Post by Hadhad on Mar 1, 2013 5:50:26 GMT -5
Hol shit never mind. Light, you are a god among men.
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Post by hadhahdhadhahdha on Mar 1, 2013 5:51:34 GMT -5
I also found nauitlssasd bymy self, sorry for making you write all that. Thanks man.
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Post by kira on Mar 1, 2013 5:52:35 GMT -5
I also found nauitlssasd bymy self, sorry for making you write all that. Thanks man. You're welcome. Good luck with it.
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Post by Hadhad on Mar 1, 2013 5:56:34 GMT -5
All I need to do now is find a replacement for it lol.
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Post by kira on Mar 1, 2013 5:59:10 GMT -5
You should try the start-up repair idea. I'm pretty sure it would replace the file with the original if you need it to successfully boot.
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Post by Hadd on Mar 1, 2013 6:01:45 GMT -5
I sadly don't have a windows 7 CD (if that was what you were referring to).
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Post by hadhhad on Mar 1, 2013 6:02:43 GMT -5
I sadly don't have a windows 7 CD (if that was what you were referring to). anyway, I'm trying to find something online right now.
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Post by kira on Mar 1, 2013 6:18:20 GMT -5
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Post by hurhad on Mar 1, 2013 19:54:06 GMT -5
I've downloaded the thing overnight and apparently the file name is .iso. Since I'm on ubuntu what should I open it with? ;_;
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Post by kira on Mar 1, 2013 21:04:52 GMT -5
You need to burn it to a disc. I think Brasero (or however you spell it) can do it.
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Post by had on Mar 4, 2013 22:33:23 GMT -5
Fixed the problem. All I had to do was run a "detecting problems" run from the dual-booting system.
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Post by Internal on Mar 8, 2013 22:08:06 GMT -5
Nice C: atleast you fixed it
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Post by kira on Mar 8, 2013 23:39:11 GMT -5
lol That was my first recommendation. I just didn't know exactly what they called it. I think in XP they called it start-up repair, so I just called it that.
Anyways, glad ya got it.
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