Computers are typically configured to look for the OS on a CD or DVD first and then the hard disk or SSD. The computer can also be configured to look for the USB drive first, although very early ...

external hard disk, CD-RW, DVD-RW or tape cartridge, should be done routinely, because the hard disk can self-destruct (see head crash). There may be more paranoia about this subject than the ...

So what do you do? If the hard disk drive or solid-state drive on your Windows computer has failed, then you can retrieve your files & data using Linux Live CD/USB. A Linux Live .ISO file.