Start up to D now I'm toast

[Guest]

Won't blame anyone but me!! I , for some reason moved my start up folder from
C to D drive. Now I cannot get windows to boot. I have a Sony PCVRS420 with
Windows XP with all updates. How can I restore it without destroying data?

 

[Raoul]

Have you tried different approaches to booting...such as Safe Mode or Last
Known Good Configuration?

 

[Brian A]

If you have access to another machine you can install your drive in it as a Slave,
move the folder/files back and then reinstall/reconnect it in your machine.

You can also try using the Recovery Console to move folder/files back.
Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058

How to enable an administrator to log on automatically in Recovery Console
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;312149

How to install the Windows Recovery Console
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;216417

How to install and use the Recovery Console in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307654

How to remove Windows Recovery Console
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;555032

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.htm


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