Recovery Console -- 32-bit atapi

[PaulAlex]

I assume that Recovery Console (generated by issuing a 'winnt32
/cmdcons' request') uses 32-bit atapi drivers that are installed in
%windir%\system\drivers.

So how come when I boot into that mode, I can't see my SATA hard
drive? I'm basing that comment on the fact that a bootcfg /list or
/scan or /rebuild parameter does not see my winxp installation on my
sata drive. It does see my current boot/system partition, however.

in normal Windows xp usage, my SATA hard drive works just fine, so
it's not an issue with the sata drive not being installed correctly.

 

[George Cruppi]

I'm not sure if SATA drives and controllers use a device driver that isn't
loaded in that mode or not. That may be the reason.