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    Back up domain info - only have access to files (not actual O/S)

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Jedi007, Jan 21, 2010.

  1. Jedi007

    Jedi007 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys, I recently encountered a problem with bootcamp. I installed Windows 7, and I realized that the space was too small - long story short: GParted messed up my partition, now I get the following error:

    Status: 0xc0000225
    Info: The boot selection failed because a required device is inaccessible

    I've done hours of research and simply haven't come up with anything yet.

    Anyways, my only option left is to reformat so that's what I'm going to do :(

    My problem is the following: My windows partition was connected to a domain (which required credentials to set up). I do not want to disturb my technician and have him set up my domain again.

    If I were to make a new install of Windows 7, how could I back up my domain data so I can restore it when I install a new clean Windows? Considering I only have access to the files (through the mac partition).

    Thanks
     
    Jedi007, Jan 21, 2010
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    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    The domain is tied specifically to your user account. I know of no way to do what you wish. So just get the guts to ask the tech to rejoin your user account to the domain.
     
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  3. Jedi007

    Jedi007 Notebook Evangelist

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    Alright, thanks.

    Turns out for some reason I can't access the data anymore anyways. My partition table is completely messed up.
     
    Jedi007, Jan 21, 2010
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