Re: Unable to launch Windows on new drive after copying with Drive
- From: Wonder <Wonder@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 18:00:03 -0700
Rock,
Thanks very much for the info. I'll give this a try ASAP.
"Rock" wrote:
> Wonder wrote:
>
> > I have installed a new larger hard drive with the intent of using it as my
> > boot drive. However after partitioning the new drive and copying the
> > original drive contents to it (both with Maxtor's MaxBlast software and
> > alternatively with Drive Image 7), the new drive will not launch Windows.
> > Searching online for solutions have led me to two possibilities, one
> > involving the use of 'MS Sysprep' prior to copying data to the new drive, and
> > the other utizing the Repair function from the XP installation CD. The
> > SYSprep function seems quite involved, so I have not attempted it; I have
> > tried to run the Repair option from the XP CD, but can't get past the need to
> > provide the Adminstrator's Password (I don't think I ever set up a password,
> > but it won't accept a blank one either). Any advise would be appreciated;
> > I'm beginning to think I should resolve to simply using the new drive for
> > storage only, rather than risk complications, since the older drive is still
> > functioning. Thanks.
>
> Don't press "R" at the setup screen. That invokes the option to repair
> the installation with the Recovery Console which in turn asks for the
> administrator password. Press "enter" instead to "setup Windows XP
> now". That will take you to repair install option. See this link.
>
> http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
> --
> Rock
> MS MVP Windows - Shell/User
>
>
.
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