Re: Boot problem, copied Master

From: William B. Lurie (billurie_at_nospam.org)
Date: 03/20/04 

Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 10:16:06 -0500

Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User) wrote:
> It should have listed what was on the drive thus giving you the necessary
> information. Try this, go back to the RC, at the prompt type bootcfg /scan,
> that should tell you and the RC what is there, make note of it, then type
> bootcfg /rebuild.
>
> If you still can't get it going, try doing a repair install as that may
> rebuild the MBR:
> Repair install as follows:
> Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD, it
> should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if you
> wish to boot from the CD press any key.
>
> 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 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.
>
>
Okay, Michael, more progress each time. Using one of the processes
you suggested, I got to the (1) Setup Windows option on the
Recovery Console. It proceeded to Setup Windows, and this time it
started with 39 minutes to go, and actually proceeded to load from
there, because the countdown actually proceeded. It got to about
33 minutes to go, and started asking the usual questions, and when
it got to entering my product key, I tried three different product
key. I was hoping that it would accept the Product Key of the XP
installation of which I had made a copy.......no, it wouldn't. I
then tried the Product Key of the XP Corporate CD that I borrowed
in order to get it to "boot to CD".......no, it wouldn't. I tried
the Product Key of the XP Home Edition I have lying around not
being used...again, no acceptance.

I'd have thought it would accept either the Master's PK, or that
of the CD that's in the reader......but no such luck.

Your advice and information have been very good. Can I impose
on you for the next bit?

                Bill Lurie

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