Re: Startup problem - Windows XP Home Edition
From: Simeon (Simeon_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/25/05
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Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 14:47:03 -0800
Michael,
I am experiencing the same problem Armien did. When I try to follow your
steps, I get to the screen for setting up Windows, and it does not give me
the option to repair. According to your instructions, this could mean that
the boot.ini file is corrupted. However, when I attempt to then go to the
Recovery Console, I am unable to do anything because the program asks for the
"administrator password". No matter what I type here, nothing works. I have
even gone into setup (pressing ESC on startup) and changed the Administrator
password, but it doesn't seem to work.
Do you have any other ideas on how to get these files copied over. I am
unable to boot into DOS. I can create a boot disk (from another XP
computer), but this is useless because it doesn't boot up the NTFS hard
drive.
Thanks for your help,
Simeon Kohlman Rabbani
"Michael Solomon (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> Try a repair install as follows:
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> When the system boots, a few screens into the process you may see a message
> instructing you
> to hit any key in order to boot from the CD along with a countdown. When
> you see this be sure to
> hit a key on the keyboard, if you miss this instruction and the system fails
> to boot from the CD, it's too
> late, you'll need to reboot and try again.
>
> 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 selection you want at this screen is
> "Setup Windows,"
> NOT "Repair Windows Installation.
>
> 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.
>
> Note, in some cases, you won't receive the repair option, only an option to
> reinstall. We have discovered that sometimes this is caused by damaged
> boot.ini file that can be repaired as follows and also note, in the
> instructions, "K" refers to the CD drive in which you have placed the XP CD,
> replace that drive letter with the appropriate letter on your system, "K" is
> simply an example.
>
> Reboot, this time taking the immediate R option (this is the section I told
> you to skip above. In this case, you will need to get to the Recovery
> Console to perform the function below), and if the CD letter is say K: give
> these commands
>
> COPY K:\i386\ntldr C:
> COPY K:\i386\ntdetect.com C:
> (two other files needed - just in case)
> ATTRIB -H -R -S C:\boot.ini
> DEL C:\boot.ini
> BootCfg /Rebuild
>
> Once you've completed this function, reboot and see if you can access XP as
> sometimes, the problem is the damaged boot.ini. If you still cannot access
> XP, then reboot and re-run the repair install instructions at the beginning
> of this message.
>
> If you only have a recovery CD, your options are quite limited. You can
> either purchase a retail version of XP which 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 Solomon MS-MVP
> Windows Shell/User
> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
> "Armien" <Armien@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:7F9633C2-1A80-4FFD-9B4B-41390E6C36F5@microsoft.com...
> > System was not functioning properly, so I restored to an earlier
> > checkpoint.
> > Since then the system would not startup and freezes on a blank screen
> > after
> > the windows logo is displayed. I tried safe mode but the same thing
> > happens.
> > I'd appreciate any help I could get on this matter.
>
>
>
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