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Hi
Michael wrote theadvise posted below
Unfortunately I only have a recovery CD. When I run this a
warning is the first page to appear stating that if I
continue all my existing files will be deleted.
Does the recovery CD [Advent from PC world] not allow a
repair installation?
If not - can I repair the xp with another disc even though
the serial numbers will be different from those of my
current xp?
Finally , can I use another version of xp [e.g. xp Pro]
given that I have xp Home Edition or will this not work
[the reason for asking is that I may be able to get access
to a copy of xp pro].
Many thanks
[Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive
and you have an actual XP CD as opposed to a recovery CD,
boot with the XP CD in the drive and perform a repair
install as outlined below. If the
system isn't set to boot from the CD or you are not sure,
you need to enter the system's BIOS. When you boot the
system, the first screen usually has instructions that if
you wish to enter set press a specific key, when you
see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to the
boot sequence, if the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set
it first in the boot sequence. Save your settings and
exit with the XP CD in the drive. The system will reboot.
NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data files
intact, if something goes wrong during the repair install,
you may be forced to start over and do a clean install of
XP. If you don't have your data backed up, you would lose
your data should that eventuality occur.
Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to
boot from the CD, it should detect the disk and give a
brief message, during the boot up, if you wish to boot
from the CD press any key.
Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will
see a reference asking if you need to load special drivers
and another notice that if you wish to begin the ASR
(Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
setup run past all of that. It will continue to load
files and drivers.
Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will
come to a screen with the option to (1) setup Windows or
(2) Repair Windows Installation using the Recovery console.
The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and
requires you to press enter. When asked, press F8 to
accept the end user agreement. Setup will then search for
previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current
installation or install fresh. Press R, that will run a
repair installation. From there on, follow the screens.
If you only have a recovery CD, your options are quite
limited. You can either purchase a retail version of XP
will allow you to perform the above among other tools and
options it has or you can run your system recovery
routine with the Recovery CD which will likely wipe your
drive, deleting all files but will restore your setup to
factory fresh condition.
Michael wrote theadvise posted below
Unfortunately I only have a recovery CD. When I run this a
warning is the first page to appear stating that if I
continue all my existing files will be deleted.
Does the recovery CD [Advent from PC world] not allow a
repair installation?
If not - can I repair the xp with another disc even though
the serial numbers will be different from those of my
current xp?
Finally , can I use another version of xp [e.g. xp Pro]
given that I have xp Home Edition or will this not work
[the reason for asking is that I may be able to get access
to a copy of xp pro].
Many thanks
[Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive
and you have an actual XP CD as opposed to a recovery CD,
boot with the XP CD in the drive and perform a repair
install as outlined below. If the
system isn't set to boot from the CD or you are not sure,
you need to enter the system's BIOS. When you boot the
system, the first screen usually has instructions that if
you wish to enter set press a specific key, when you
see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to the
boot sequence, if the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set
it first in the boot sequence. Save your settings and
exit with the XP CD in the drive. The system will reboot.
NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data files
intact, if something goes wrong during the repair install,
you may be forced to start over and do a clean install of
XP. If you don't have your data backed up, you would lose
your data should that eventuality occur.
Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to
boot from the CD, it should detect the disk and give a
brief message, during the boot up, if you wish to boot
from the CD press any key.
Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will
see a reference asking if you need to load special drivers
and another notice that if you wish to begin the ASR
(Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
setup run past all of that. It will continue to load
files and drivers.
Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will
come to a screen with the option to (1) setup Windows or
(2) Repair Windows Installation using the Recovery console.
The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and
requires you to press enter. When asked, press F8 to
accept the end user agreement. Setup will then search for
previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current
installation or install fresh. Press R, that will run a
repair installation. From there on, follow the screens.
If you only have a recovery CD, your options are quite
limited. You can either purchase a retail version of XP
will allow you to perform the above among other tools and
options it has or you can run your system recovery
routine with the Recovery CD which will likely wipe your
drive, deleting all files but will restore your setup to
factory fresh condition.