How to emulate a Raspbian image on a PC to access the data?

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Here is my problem: I've created a stand-alone process for the raspberry pi. It runs a python script in the background using crontab, AND I've always the capability to continue working within Raspbian.

After used for a period of time (stand-aloned), when I try to plug it to a monitor to extract those files, the Raspberrypi doesn't get me to the Desktop. Just get stuck with a black image with a blinking underscore on the top left side of the screen.

I've tried other images, so there is no problem with the Raspberry Pi.

I don't know if there is any other solution to get inside, like emulating the same image (I've tried QEMU, but no luck).

Thanks for all, It should be great if I could recover the data from the microSD.

On Windows (doesn't have ext Support by default) or on Linux? — Thomas Weller, Sep 07 '16 at 16:06

lw1.at · Answer 1 · 2016-09-07T16:15:37.430

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If you only want to access your data from an SD card image, there is no need to emulate the raspberry Pi. You can simply mount the image ~~(e.g. if you are using windows, rename the file extension to .img and windows should offer you to mount it on right click)~~

Edit: I realized this only works for ISO files.

Apparently (I am not using Windows) Ext2Read is able to read ext4 file systems in disk images.

My solution would be to start Ubuntu in a virtual machine or from a live usb and mount the image there.

edited Sep 07 '16 at 16:15

answered Sep 07 '16 at 15:59

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I just want to access the data within the folder (for example: /home/pi/folder_project – juasmilla Sep 07 '16 at 16:02
Then this should work for you. What operating system are you using? – lw1.at Sep 07 '16 at 16:05
I'm using Windows 7. – juasmilla Sep 07 '16 at 16:07
I edited my answer. – lw1.at Sep 07 '16 at 16:16
Thanks @Findus23 , so, I'll try that solution. I wish those folders are visible or at least able to copy data from there once mounted the .img I'll keep you posted. – juasmilla Sep 07 '16 at 16:20

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:56

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SOLVED

I've found the solution from this thread:

Can I view/copy the contents of an img file from Windows?

I've used this software: http://www.diskinternals.com/linux-reader/

And I could get into the Raspbian folder structure to recover files. Thanks!

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:56

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answered Sep 09 '16 at 10:33

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How to emulate a Raspbian image on a PC to access the data?

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