Re: Correct registry value from recovery console

You cannot edit the registry from the Recovery Console. Try here:

Unable to log on if the boot partition drive letter has changed
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/249321/

Change the drive letter back to what it was assigned when Windows was installed, changing the System or Boot volume letter is not supported.

How to restore the system/boot drive letter in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/223188/

John

BStoneburner wrote:

I recently made a change to a customers xp home computer registry to resolve a problem with the c: drive showing up as the d: drive. After making the change the unit will not boot into normal or safe mode. Last know good is not working either. I know the registry key I need to change back.

Can you tell me how to make a registry change from the recovery console, or how to edit the registry file directly from another machine.

Thanks

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