Computer crashed to DOS

[Guest]

Hoping someone can help. Back just prior to the hurricanes in FL, I lost
power to my computer and ended up in DOS. I have yet to get computer fixed
but now must get computer back.

I have just downloaded six disks from the microsoft website that should
establish XP back to the system, with the use of the six booting disks and
the Windows XP CD. I will be trying this tonight. Does anyone know if
computer programs still need re-installing afterwards? Do I need to call the
DSL internet provider to come back out to reinstall the connection (never
cancelled it)?

 

[André Gulliksen]

Hoping someone can help. Back just prior to the hurricanes in FL, I
lost power to my computer and ended up in DOS. I have yet to get
computer fixed but now must get computer back.

How on earth did an XP PC end up in DOS?

I have just downloaded six disks from the microsoft website that
should establish XP back to the system, with the use of the six
booting disks and the Windows XP CD. I will be trying this tonight.
Does anyone know if computer programs still need re-installing
afterwards?

First, try a repair installation. This will hopefully bring your system back
up, with all programs intact. If you need to resort to a full reinstall you
must expect to also reinstall your programs.

 

[Rick S]

You could try hitting F8 a few times after the first beeps ( when the
ketboard lights flash), then selecting Last Known Good Configuration.