Re: Thanks Pegasus. I'll give this a try 09/08/2005 AM
- From: "Pegasus \(MVP\)" <I.can@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 17:32:37 +1000
"Jim Lake" <jimlake@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Pegasus \(MVP\)" <I.can@xxxxxxx> wrote in
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> >> "Pegasus \(MVP\)" <I.can@xxxxxxx> wrote in
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> >> 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
> >> >
> >> > 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
> >
> > I'm afraid this is going to be rough ride, as you will have to modify
> > the registry without having the benefit of a graphical user interface.
> >
> > Boot your machine with a floppy boot disk from
> > http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/bootdisk.html
> > then do this:
> >
> > 1. Accept the suggested NT partition.
> > 2. Accept the full path to the registry directory.
> > 3. Type system when prompted
> > 4. Type 9 (for Registry Editor)
> > 5. Type ? (to see the available commands)
> > 6. Type ls (to see the current keys)
> > 7. Type cd MountedDevices (it's case-sensitive!)
> > 8. Type ls (to see the current values)
> > 9. Type dv \DosDevices\C:
> > 10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until you have deleted all values
> > that look like this: \DosDevices\X: where X is any letter
> > of the alphabet.
> > 11. Type q {Enter}, then q {Enter} again
> > You will be prompted to save or discard your changes.
> >
> > I expect that this will fix your problem.
>
> Dude, thanks so much for your help. I'll give this a whirl this morning.
> I've been pounding it hard on a network where the users are disabling the
> firewall because it won't let them receive files from their buddies.
> Sometimes USER is really a four letter word!
>
> Thanks again to all who have responded with their helpful advice!
>
> JL
>
Install a hardware firewall!
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