Linuxcnc 2.4.5 with Ubuntu 10.04, Correct file path or structure ?

Can anyone direct me to the correct file path , or file structure within the system ? Machine will not move after a restart after , an .INI modification.Machine will run with another machines control. I have found a backup usb stick . But it has several files on it , Not sure what to delete and what to keep? I would like to reload the complete backup into the computer and try it. The hard drive is a cluttered mess , and I would like to clean it out. I will down load the files from the USB , if anyone can help! I will post some pictures also.     

Flash memory starts to "forget" data after being unpowered for about a year (depends on temperature and stuff, IIRC).

Your files could be a bit corrupted.

Beware of using flash memory for long-term, unpowered storage.

Maybe just make a new config, TBH.

Consider a fresh install (possibly to a different HDD in case you want to preserve the files on that PC); though you don't need a clean install, it will fix the "HDD clutter" issue.

To be Honest , I don't have the ability ,capability, or the time for a new configure. The system is password protected. I've tried to boot to a USB with the ISO on it . But the protection wont let me. So I cant do a fresh install.

Tried several times , Bios is correct settings , will not boot with the ISO . The machine will run with the other machines control plugged in . I posted a zip of the backup files. But there seems to be alot of extra files.

In the zip file you posted the only "extra" unneeded files I see are all of ones ending in ".halscope". You can safely delete all of those without causing any harm.

As to your issues with booting to live media or reinstalling Linuxcnc. You probably need to turn off those protections in the computer bios, and to do that may require the password to enter the bios editor. If you've forgotten the password, it might be possible to reset this by removing the cmos battery, to return the bios to its default settings.

Todd , what do the halscope files do ? Are they a test ? All the Bios settings appear to be correct , to allow the Boot from ISO, tried several times with Tommies advice , still no luck.

I used Rufus like you suggested Tommylight. Tried Multiply times.
Is there anyway , you could help me over the phone? I would pay you.

Did you try Ventoy?

www.ventoy.net/en/index.html

Ventoy has worked for me on systems where Rufus did not.

I do not recommend BalenaEtcher; it's so-so.