Pc recovery cd repair boot windows xp

Thanks for your feedback. Is it possible to create a bootable CD emergency repair disc for XP? The issue is CD vs floppy 1. Since my amateur perception is that most newer PCs don't have floppy drives, I'm confused about why CD-based repairs aren't covered by Microsoft?? This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread.

I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. In reply to Guy's post on May 30, I do not recall in recent memory any XP issue I could not resolve with one or the other. The Microsoft Support Engineers either don't know how to do this or are prohibited - I think because there is not a Microsoft KB article about it. IBM typically uses F1 or F2. When you enter the BIOS setup, you need to change the boot order.

Each BIOS is different, but here is an example:. Well done, my dark apprentice Don't forget to mention the 87MBs of windows updates you need to do this several times because there are updates for some of the updates, really!

I can't wait for winxp sp2 to be released, so that I can slipstream my CD and avoid the large update requirements. Glad I have broadband. In a lot of the newer computers with 1 gig of ram fast ram, several drives, tons of lights and big coolers can over tax the power supplys that where working just fine before. Power supplys problem can cause random reboots if theres not enogh power to run everything. This can also blow voltage control Caps. If your computer shuts off and won't even post the bios, look at your power supply it my be at it's limit.

I cannot find what that could be. Originally posted by mere24 i am on the new set up but stuck. Click to expand Rick, Thanks a bunch! It worked and all my files are there! So I found the CD with the file and went on easily. I am so happy I didn't lose anything. Thanks for your help! It was easy with all of the steps to follow. I saved money for a tech to come and visit!

Now I have only 1 minor problem. All files are still there but I cannot connect to the Internet. When I try to manually set up a connection, it won't let me do so. And everytime I restart, a msg tells me to go to the control panel and configure some stuff but I don't know what it wants me to. Any thoughts?

Thanks, Meredith. I run the Internet Connection Wizrd and try to install a new connection. I choose the set up my connection manually selection. When I get to this next screen the first 2 selections won't allow me to click on them for Connect using a dial-up modem. The only one that it selects is connect using a broadband connection. How do I allow the dial up modem selection to be chosen when it won't let me? Can Anyone help? Originally posted by RyonanGT one question here You can also install the recovery console to your PC and have it show up as a boot option.

CLick Start and select Run. Nice work Rick, well done. When your Windows XP computer no longer boot or doesn't start correctly , a very easy option to use is the "Last Known Good Configuration" option. To do this, when you start your computer, press the F8 key several times to display the Windows XP advanced options menu.

In this menu, select the "Last Known Good Configuration your most recent settings " line with the arrows on your keyboard, then press Enter. If Windows asks you to choose the operating system to start.

Just press Enter, since in most cases there is only one operating system installed on your computer. In this case, it may be necessary to load a driver driver English for Windows XP can manage.

The Recovery Console is displayed. Select the language of your choice thanks to the directional keys and confirm your choice by pressing the "ENTER" key. The list of Windows installations detected are displayed. Select the installation you want to repair, indicating the corresponding number and then enter the password for the Administrator account. Multiple installations of Windows can appear in the case of a Multiboot.