Re: XP dead, tried to convert from FAT to NTFS

Tech-Archive recommends: Repair Windows Errors & Optimize Windows Performance

From: D.Currie (dmbcurrie.nospam_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 11/29/04 

Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 22:25:29 -0700

Your best bet is to take that hard drive out and install it in another
computer as a secondary. That way you don't need to worry about it being
bootable, and you aren't limited to saving floppy-sized files.

If you don't have another computer and can't talk a friend into this, a
local shop should be able to do it for you pretty easily.

"GMcElroy" <GMcElroy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EE59FC8D-F0A1-4112-BA5B-1BB29A50D124@microsoft.com...
> Problem is Carey that I cannot boot up at all...even in safe mode......I
> have
> to use the Windows XP CD (Upgrade) to access the 'repair' area.....From
> there
> I can see my files & directories in MS DOS mode but cannot copy them to a
> 'removeable disk' ie A:.......Still need Help
>
> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> This article describes how to take ownership of a file or folder
>> to which you have been denied access:
>>
>> How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&Product=winxp
>>
>> --
>> Carey Frisch
>> Microsoft MVP
>> Windows XP - Shell/User
>>
>> Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
>> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> "GMcElroy" wrote:
>>
>> | I attempted to convert my file type from FAT to NFTS on my XP machine
>> | (upgraded from W98). Spent 3 hours on the phone with MS. Now have error
>> 'load
>> | needed DLL's for Kernal'.
>> | Apparently, I need to start over with a XP full edition and a clean HD.
>> |
>> | However, when I am in the 'repair mode' of XP I can see my data file
>> | directories but the system will not allow me to copy them to a: for
>> some
>> | reason (access=denied).
>> |
>> | HELP
>>

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