Extract Data From Laptop Harddrive Can I Run A Windows Program Within Knoppix?

Can I run a windows program within Knoppix? - extract data from laptop harddrive

I have a laptop, the rootkit infection vs. Windows Update, died last week. I started with Knoppix to save my data. I have a complete backup system (OS and all) in an external hard drive. The only problem is that the backup software for Windows hard drive and can begin without the software pump. Knoppix can not start the program if I start a virtual machine in Knoppix and then the same for the player, then another copy of Knoppix, and my problem with Windows, it is by no means to. I firmly. Anyone? Help?