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Recovery Mode in XP

  • 16-01-2008 9:44pm
    #1
    coldfeet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 217 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Just quick question, i've a corrupt boot.ini file in xp home, I only have xp pro disk, can I still enter the recovery mode with this disk.

    Also was on microsoft home page, it gives this link.
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;330184
    When you hit R should you be brought straight to the recovery screen or does the silly windows bar have to go to the end of the screen.


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  • #2
    Username!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 399 ✭✭Username!


    You need let the install process run until you reach this screen...

    RecoveryConsole_1.gif

    Now, press R and it will eventually get to the Recovery mode with the command line showing (depending on your system setup) "C:\" and yes, that disc will work fine... even if XP Home is installed. The screen may also look like this, C:\WINNT may also appear instead...

    recoverycon_04.gif

    NOTE: Type in HELP for a full list of commands.

    fix_mbr.gif

    From here, enter in FIXMBR... then Y for yes.

    Then, enter in FIXBOOT... the Y for yes.

    Then, enter in CHKDSK to fix any disk errors.

    Then finally, enter in EXIT and it will reboot. Make sure your CD is out of the drive.


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