How to make a copy of an XP distro CD for use with Recovery Console?

[Al Dykes]

I've got a computer (HP) that came with a "recovery disk"
(i.e. re-imageing) but no MS disk. The OS is XP/Pro. It came as
SP-nothing and has been upgraded to SP2.

I need a MS CD for the purposes of disaster recovery. I can borrow
a genuine XP SP2 disk.

What is the correct way to copy this disk? Do I make an image and
burn it?

I assume that the CD has to match my system in SP verison and OEM vs
Retail. Correct?

 

[DL]

The HP recovery WinXP version will likey have a key that is specific to HP.
So if you use a generic winXP cd to repair/recover the HP key will probably
not work.
You can however use imaging software to image your current sys.

 

[Al Dykes]

The HP recovery WinXP version will likey have a key that is specific to HP.
So if you use a generic winXP cd to repair/recover the HP key will probably
not work.
You can however use imaging software to image your current sys.

I've used the recovery CD and there was no indocation that it was in
any way keyed.

 

[DL]

The recovery disk will be HP specific to your sys.
Try to restore on a different sys and it wont work
Allthough it my depend on how old your sys is.
OEM manu such as Dell,HP started supplying recovery disk that were locked to
their origonal hardware
Change the mobo and it my not function.

The HP recovery WinXP version will likey have a key that is specific to HP.
So if you use a generic winXP cd to repair/recover the HP key will probably
not work.
You can however use imaging software to image your current sys.

I've used the recovery CD and there was no indocation that it was in
any way keyed.

 

[Al Dykes]

The recovery disk will be HP specific to your sys.
Try to restore on a different sys and it wont work
Allthough it my depend on how old your sys is.
OEM manu such as Dell,HP started supplying recovery disk that were locked to
their origonal hardware
Change the mobo and it my not function.

My question is how do I copy a borrowed *Microsoft* CD so I can use
recovery console features on mine.

 

[Ricky]

| In article <#[email protected]>, DL
| >The recovery disk will be HP specific to your sys.
| >Try to restore on a different sys and it wont work
| >Allthough it my depend on how old your sys is.
| >OEM manu such as Dell,HP started supplying recovery disk that were
locked to
| >their origonal hardware
| >Change the mobo and it my not function.
|
| My question is how do I copy a borrowed *Microsoft* CD so I can use
| recovery console features on mine.
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| a d y k e s @ p a n i x . c o m
| Harrison for Congress in NY 13CD www.harrison06.com
| Don't blame me. I voted for Gore. A Proud signature since 2001

If you go to the HP website and go to support and troubleshooting
section for your model computer you can find info on how to start and
use the recovery console.

 

[Maurice N ~ MVP]

Al,
First, please make use of backup software & offline backups to CD & DVD, and disk imaging utilities. {Programs like Acronis True Image, Drive Image, and, BootitNG}.
That way you have a good way of going back to a known good image.

Your situation calls for a note of caution. You & the other party would be breaking licensing terms. You can make a backup copy of "your" CD, and not someone else's.

Here is an alternative, but your system would need a diskette drive. A bootable diskette drive.
The XP setup diskettes can be used to bring up the Recovery Console, if needed.

Obtaining Windows XP Setup Boot Disks MS-KB Article 310994
<http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=310994>

{The site requires login with a Passport account}.

You need to do 1 download. Follow instructions. This process makes a set of 6 diskettes

Get the version that is proper to your edition of XP, and to the service pack on it. (e.g., if your Windows is on XP service pack 2, get the set for service pack 2. Also, if you have Home edition, get the one for Home).

(It goes without saying, you need to do the download & create the diskettes on a working pc).

Obviously, you need to mark each diskette (1 to 6) so you know which is which. <g>
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When you do log in to Recovery Console, & run CHKDSK ---it ** will complain ** about "missing AUTOCHK.exe".
This is where you point it ---you'll need to type it ---
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 (then press Enter-Key)

Note: Your pc may have Windows at \WINNT .... if so, point to C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32

To exit the Recovery Console, use the EXIT command.

References for Recovery Console:
Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console - Article ID 314058
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=314058


== Also keep this info handy

The MS Knowledge Base article noted below, may help in restoring a "prior XP
System Restore point", in the case where you are unable to do this from a
Windows session. This article describes how to start the System Restore
tool when you are unable to start your Windows XP-based computer normally or
in Safe mode.
You may be able to do it from a "special command prompt"... "Safe Mode with Command Prompt".

It would seem the requirements would be:
1. You had restore point(s) from before. (Which also means System Restore is active on your XP.)
2. You have to be able to "selectively" bootup your pc into "Safe mode with command prompt".
3. Follow the directions to use "rstrui.exe" the XP System Restore program.

HOW TO: Start the System Restore Tool from a Command Prompt ( 304449)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304449/

 

[Al Dykes]

| In article <#[email protected]>, DL
| >The recovery disk will be HP specific to your sys.
| >Try to restore on a different sys and it wont work
| >Allthough it my depend on how old your sys is.
| >OEM manu such as Dell,HP started supplying recovery disk that were
locked to
| >their origonal hardware
| >Change the mobo and it my not function.
|
| My question is how do I copy a borrowed *Microsoft* CD so I can use
| recovery console features on mine.
|
|
|
|
|
| --
| a d y k e s @ p a n i x . c o m
| Harrison for Congress in NY 13CD www.harrison06.com
| Don't blame me. I voted for Gore. A Proud signature since 2001

If you go to the HP website and go to support and troubleshooting
section for your model computer you can find info on how to start and
use the recovery console.

This has nothing to do with HP.

I want to run MS recovery console tasks that require a genuine MS
distro CD.

Do I have to image a MS XP/w2k CD or is it just enough to copy the
file and burn into another CD.

 

[Al Dykes]

Al,
First, please make use of backup software & offline backups to CD & DVD, =
and disk imaging utilities. {Programs like Acronis True Image, Drive =
Image, and, BootitNG}.
That way you have a good way of going back to a known good image.

I do all that

I want to know what is requires to get a copy of an MS CD
for the purposes of running taks such as /scan and repairs
on a sick system.

 

[Kerry Brown]

I've got a computer (HP) that came with a "recovery disk"
(i.e. re-imageing) but no MS disk. The OS is XP/Pro. It came as
SP-nothing and has been upgraded to SP2.

I need a MS CD for the purposes of disaster recovery. I can borrow
a genuine XP SP2 disk.

What is the correct way to copy this disk? Do I make an image and
burn it?

I assume that the CD has to match my system in SP verison and OEM vs
Retail. Correct?

As others have ppointed out copying someone elses CD is against the license.
That said most CD burning software has an option to copy a CD. Insert the CD
to be copied, start your CD buring software, pick the option to copy a CD.

 

[Maurice N ~ MVP]

It has everything to do with HP. They did not provide the CD. If you use the diskettes, you won't need the CD.
You can always ask HP what it would cost for them to provide you a CD. In the past, they would do so for a relatively small amount.

 

[Al Dykes]

As others have ppointed out copying someone elses CD is against the license.
That said most CD burning software has an option to copy a CD. Insert the CD
to be copied, start your CD buring software, pick the option to copy a CD.

Is it? I have my own key, and I'm not writing his down anywhere.

For XP, doesn't the MS registration process allow Microsoft to block
the use of any CD to install XP on more than one machine, to the
extent that they chose to enforce it?

 

[Kerry Brown]

Is it? I have my own key, and I'm not writing his down anywhere.

For XP, doesn't the MS registration process allow Microsoft to block
the use of any CD to install XP on more than one machine, to the
extent that they chose to enforce it?

"Technically" you would not be using the software that came with your
computer but the software that came with a different computer. Read the
second part of my last post.