Restore from recovery console

[Matthew]

Is there a way to do a system restore if you can't even boot to safe mode?

Matthew

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Is there a way to do a system restore if you can't even boot to safe mode?
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| Matthew

 

[Phil \(a.k.a. purplehaz\)]

Repair install:

Boot from the XP cd, and when prompted hit enter to begin setup. Press F8 to
accept the license agreement. It will then search and find your existing XP
install. Select it, and choose R for repair. Back up any important data
files in case something goes wrong.

 

[Matthew]

OK. So, you can't do a system restore if you can't boot in safe or normal
mode?

Matthew

 

[Phil \(a.k.a. purplehaz\)]

No, you boot to the xp cd.

Boot from the XP cd, and when prompted hit enter to begin setup. Press F8 to
accept the license agreement. It will then search and find your existing XP
install. Select it, and choose R for repair.