copying directory without booting

[sven]

anyone know how to do that? i need to copy the documents and setting directory, and i cant while windows is running. anyone know of a cmd line, or a boot cd. i also need to be able to send everything back into the documents and setting folder.

yes, i looked on google, and cant find much on what i want to do

[IcemanND]

sounds like a job for bartpe

[horsecharles]

Using the Recovery Console

Performing a Parallel Windows XP Professional Installation

Also, with access to another computer & install cd, you can build this bootable cd:

http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

good luck.

edit: you're right IcemanND