Windows XP repair

[Andrew]

Help!!!!

I have replaced my hard drive and used Western Digitals
copy program. The problem I am having is that the Windows
operating system hangs when booting up. I tried to do a
windows instation repair revcovery using the Windows XP
install disk. It is asking me for a Administrator
password after I press the R key.

What is the password. Another question I havbe is can I
just do a install of the OS and it keep all my
applications and files so that they are usable?

Thanks,
Andrew

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Andrew;
You are pressing "R" at the wrong place.

Repair Installation:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm
Windows Updates will need to be reinstalled.
Data should be safe, back-up important data just in case.
Install Service Pack first and by itself.
Then install ALL Critical Updates no more than 4 at a time,

Disconnect the network/modem cable before starting repair and do NOT
reconnect the cable until repair is completed and firewall is
installed/enabled.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

 

[Michael Stevens]

Help!!!!

I have replaced my hard drive and used Western Digitals
copy program. The problem I am having is that the Windows
operating system hangs when booting up. I tried to do a
windows instation repair revcovery using the Windows XP
install disk. It is asking me for a Administrator
password after I press the R key.

What is the password. Another question I havbe is can I
just do a install of the OS and it keep all my
applications and files so that they are usable?

Thanks,
Andrew

Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
if using the web based newsgroup.
Repair Install
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
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