Some online forums were suggesting that the easiest method to recover your data in similar situations was to use Knoppix, which is a Linux distribution bootable directly from the CD.
I downloaded Knoppix (using another PC), burned it into a CD and loaded it on my computer. It worked like a charm. Within 10 minutes I had already copied all the necessary files from the hard disk. I was even able to fix the Windows registry files inside the Knoppix OS, and after that the computer started working again, even if in safe mode and without my own configurations.
Luckly I had another computer which I could use while mine was dead. If you only work on one computer, however, I would suggest that you keep a Knoppix CD stored for such emergencies. The 700 Mega download might take some time depending on your Internet connection, but I think it is definitely worth it.
This tip saved my precious data so I felt like sharing it. The episode also made me want to try the transition from Windows to Linux. I am loading Ubuntu on my notebook right now, we´ll see how it goes!
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