Windows Repair With Linux

Linux is a Powerful Windows Tool

If you aren’t particularly interested in obscure operating systems, the idea of playing around with Linux probably isn’t an appealing one. Linux, though, is a great Windows troubleshooting tool. Even if you want to have nothing to do with Linux for day-to-day computing, you should still take a look at it for what it can to for your Windows computing.

Your first step to using Linux as a troubleshooter – making a Linux CD

To use Linux on your Windows computer, you need to first find the right version for Windows troubleshooting purposes and keep a copy – either on a CD or a USB flash drive.

Ubuntu is considered one of most versatile Linux versions available. Once you have a bootable version of Ubuntu you have a great deal of power fixing your Windows system. Here are a few ways that Ubuntu can make your life on Windows easier.

Suspect that a hardware component on your computer is defective?

If your computer slows down at any point, it would be reasonable to wonder if there was something wrong with one of the components – the hard disk, the motherboard, the RAM or anything else. Sometimes, when you have a problematic PC, testing your computer’s hardware on another operating system could be an invaluable troubleshooting tool.

Ordinarily, you would need to install Windows all over again on the troublesome computer. You don’t need to do any such thing with Ubuntu. You can simply set your computer to boot directly off the Ubuntu CD and get down to business.

• If the problems that you suspected hardware-related disappear on Ubuntu, you know right away that there’s nothing wrong with the hardware.
• An Ubuntu program called memtest 86+ helps you test your computer’s hardware components – your hard drive, RAM and others.

Locked yourself out of your own computer?

It can be difficult to get into a system when you don’t remember your password. If you can’t seem to remember your password, you don’t to reinstall your Windows. Instead, you just need to run Ubuntu, use a few simple instructions and get in. You will find detailed instructions on the Internet.

Cleaning your computer of viruses

Antivirus doesn’t always help with very difficult viruses. Sometimes, you need software that takes a special angle.

Kaspersky actually sells a Linux product for Windows. The idea with this product is that even antivirus software can only go so far clearing an operating system. For serious infestations, software that runs on another operating system is ideal. You only need to download a portable version of trusted antivirus software for Linux – Avast is one instance.

Fixing a damaged computer DVD

Many people don’t know how deeply scratched CDs can be resurrected with the right tools. For this – Linux software called the ddrescue helps. You only need to download the software and follow simple instructions.

This only scratches the surface of Linux’s enviable bag of tricks. If you work with computers on a day-to-day basis, you deserve to explore this subject.