Re: repairing win xp after power loss?

If you can't use the install CD, I'm assuming this is a retail version, not
much you can do but take it to a shop and have the system checked for
hardware issues that might have been caused by the power loss. If this is
the CD supplied with your system by the system manufacturer, read your
documentation for proper recovery procedures. NOTE: OEM procedures often
only offer a restoration of the original image with no repair option and
will wipe your drive of all files including your data.

If you try running the recovery, if your situation fits that as opposed to a
retail CD and the routine won't run, you are in the same predicament.
You'll need to have the system checked for possible hardware issues
resulting from the power loss.

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"ralph m loudin" <ralphmloudin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:C4293FB0-CF3F-401A-BF63-AF7450877960@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> after power loss am unable to connect to internet. i am unable to use the
> install cd because it will not load at startup. the rom is
> functioning.i've
> set the bios to start from cd drive.no help.???


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