Re: Ping any MVP - XP Home Problem

"Pegasus \(MVP\)" <I.can@xxxxxxx> wrote in
news:eOzQRJHtFHA.3548@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:
Thanks so much for your responses.

The system has an OEM eMachines version of XP HOME with a three disk set
and does not allow for a repair. The machine is not networked, I do have
access to another XP desktop that is the PROFESSIONAL version across the
street.

In examining the autoexec.bat file I see that it is using ghost to do the
re-imaging, and it issues a warning that all data will be lost.

It's either a re-install or boot to the A: drive. When I boot to the A:
drive I cannot see or change directories to the A: drive. I'll follow the
links provided to see if there are any other avenues, or if you bright
folks figure out anything that may be helpful it would be greatly
appreciated.

Thanks so much,

JL


>
> "Jim Lake" <jimlake@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:rYVTe.308171$WN5.119850@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> I have a weird situation with XP Home edition; SP2 is NOT installed:
>>
>> System:
>> XP Home on an eMachines T2742 (2.7 GHZ; 256 Mb RAM; 40 Gb HDD)
>>
>> Problem:
>> Boots to Welcome screen and loops back to welcome screen when any of
>> the UserID buttons are clicked. Ctl-Alt-Del brings up the Classic
>> login dialog box, but still loops back to XP Style Welcome screen
>> when attempting to
> log
>> in from the Classic dialog. Cannot circumvent the boot sequence, nor
>> get past the Welcome screen to get to any desktop functions in XP.
>>
>> What I Tried:
>> F8 out of startup sequence to safe mode - same thing
>> F8 out of startup sequence to command prompt mode - same thing
>> F8 out of startup sequence to last known good config - same thing
>> F8 out of startup sequence to debug mode - same thing
>> F8 out of startup sequence to boot logging mode - same thing
>> Checked the CMOS settings for odd power or video settings - all
>> default settings appear correct.
>>
>> Can anyone help with a solution please?
>>
>> JL
>
> This usually happens after some imaging operation, e.g. with Ghost,
> or when additional disks with WinXP on them are installed. It is
> caused by the system drive letter being incorrect, thus preventing
> WinXP from locating userinit.exe.
>
> The cure depends on your facilities. Is the machine networked?
> Do you have access to another WinXP desktop? See also here:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];249321
>
>

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