Using a Linux USB to repair a computer
A rescue USB works even when the installed system will not start.
What it can do
- Copy your files to an external drive. See recover files.
- Check disk health and repair file systems.
- Test RAM and hardware.
- Back up a whole disk with Clonezilla.
Steps
- Boot from the USB.
- Open the file manager and find your internal drive.
- Copy files to another drive before attempting repairs.