hi Please dont make any comment before u see the CD i am a linux fan as well. but the CD im talking about has much more tools than u think if u have another solution id love to hear from u. Please tell me one Linux box has all this utilities as a portable which cover: 1-File System. Fixing tools 2-Data Recovery. even after formating the HDD 3-AntiVirus 4-Partiotion and much more this CD saved my Life once and some clients too. thanks for ur comment but i excepted more than just a comment comparing between two System and we dont help this guy who struggling for help. Cheers

Eloss

we have many Solution for this problem the best one is using the (boot dead system CD) its based on windows XP i have the CD and used it alot for my work. Please search online for Boot Dead system (MiniPE) this CD has many programs and once u booted it will discover your network even if you have DHCP running will get a free IP and you can either retrive your files (incase your H.D.D damage) or copy them thro the network. hope it helps Good Luck Oss

Eloss