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You can remove the hard drive from your computer and connect it to another functioning computer to perform data backup, or use Hiren's Boot disk to accomplish this task. Here, Mytour will guide you on how to use Hiren's Boot disk to back up data when the Win 7 operating system is unresponsive. If you don't have a bootable USB, you can refer to the article on Creating a Bootable USB with Hiren's Boot and follow the steps below.
How to backup data when Windows 7 is unresponsive
Step 1: Configure BIOS settings to boot your computer from the CD/DVD Rom. Depending on your machine, consult the manual provided with your device to access BIOS. Typically, you'll press F2 or Delete during startup.
Step 2: Insert the Hiren's Boot disk into the CD/DVD Rom drive and proceed to the “Mini Windows XP” option, then press Enter.
Step 3: Wait for the system to boot into the main interface of Windows XP Mini.
Step 4: Here, you can utilize peripheral devices such as external hard drives or USBs connected to the computer to perform data backup operations.
Backing up data when unable to access the operating system is now straightforward. With the detailed instructions provided above, you can easily back up your important data even when unable to access Windows. Additionally, during computer usage, you can refer to and utilize the built-in Windows diagnostic and repair software in Mytour to troubleshoot system errors before it's too late and the system becomes severely damaged.
