Thank you Carey for your prompt reply.
The problem is that I cannot complete the boot process and
as a result, I cannot restore anything using the existing
system. I need to go into Recovery Console from an
original CD Apparently, I do need an original XP Home CD.
Dell's CD is a RESTORE CD, and will wipe out everything on
the HD, making it look like it was when shipped from the
factory.
I have the documentation from
http://www.mcsc.ms/message873627.html and I believe that
this was written by the same person. Will check out the
link also. Thank you very much.
I am really quite surprised at the number of people that
have experienced this problem after installing an update.
I've patched hundreds of machines and never had this
happen. I patch one friend's PC and ZOIKS!
Jeff
-----Original Message-----
Dell computers come with a Dell Reinstallation CD.
Use that CD to install the Recovery Console. One
cannot use a XP Pro CD to repair a XP Home system.
How to install and use the Recovery Console in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en- us;307654&Product=winxp
'The Password Is Not Valid' Error Message Appears When You Log On to
Recovery Console in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en- us;308402&Product=winxp
Alternative:
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/athome/security/protect/default.a spx
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| I have an XP Home box that requires access to the Recovery
| Console.
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| The problem is that this is a Dell box and the only CD
| that they have is a restore CD.
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| Can I use an XP Pro Recovery Console to repair this system
| or do I absolutely have to have an XP Home CD?
|
| Jeff in Panic Mode
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