How do I restore a broken Vista Partition without breaking Linux?

[jim]

Thanks Arif,
> On Fri, 22 Jan 2010, jim wrote:
> > If I put my recovery disk in it warns that it will wipe all 
> > partitions. Is there any way to use the recovery disk without 
> > losing my Linux partition? ( note that it is a recovery disk 
> > from ASUS so not a complete Vista Disk)
> 
> I guess you don't have any spare HD to which you can backup your 
> Linux partition?

If thats what I have to do I guess I will. What is the easiest way to
make an image of my Linux partition and restore it?
> 
> > I'm considering just getting Windows 7 and be done with Vista.
> 
> Might works, in my experience MS Windows installation disk 
> allows you to install in a particular partition, not wiping the 
> whole disk. That said, my last MS Windows I had experience 
> installing is XP.
That's good. Trying to find get an educational discounted Windows 7 but
they are sold out at my school.

Jim
> 



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