Linux Reader is a free, open source partitioning utility which boots Windows computers on both Macs and Linux computers. If you have a newly installed computer, and you are having difficulties getting your software on removable drive A to run correctly, try formatting the hard drive. Windows will recognize the drive when it is formatted and will be able to boot up. You may also use the command line "cd" to boot your computer using Linux. This should help you get your software up and running.
If these methods do not work for you, the best option is to use an NTFS or FAT partition for Linux Reader. These partitions are read-only and will cause a serious performance hit if used to read-write the linux files you want to keep. FAT partitions are also likely to cause problems with software like FreeBundle, which requires bootable linux files.
The best way to use Linux Reader is to convert your Windows image to Linux and then use Linux Software like Puppy Linux to read the image, convert it to a Linux kernel, install any necessary programs, then use a utility like CSVixer to create an image of your new Linux operating system and then burn it to CD or DVD. The last option, to export files, is also easy. Just use a Linux compatible media player to burn the exported file to blank CD/DVD discs.