Start Up Error - Page 2

superdave1984 · 06-04-2008, 03:55 PM

Recovery console

HelpMe2008 · 06-04-2008, 04:00 PM

Ok, I've done that. It then went to the blue screen where I can click "r" to repair, which I did. Now it says...

Microsoft Windows XP(TM) Recovery Console.

The Recovery Console provides system repair and recovery functionality.

Type EXIT to quit the Recovery Console and restart the computer

C:\>

Now what?

superdave1984 · 06-04-2008, 04:46 PM

type fixboot then hit enter. Then fixmbr and hit enter. Then chkdsk -r and hit enter. That last one takes a while to complete.

HelpMe2008 · 06-04-2008, 04:53 PM

I typed in "fixboot" and it said...

FIXBOOT cannot find the system drive, or the drive
specified is not valid.

C:\>

HelpMe2008 · 06-04-2008, 07:17 PM

So, do I still type in the next 2 things after that happened?

eyeCpc · 06-04-2008, 08:08 PM

Sounds like you choose the wrong option if you can't log onto the actual installation through the recovery console there. The restoration back to factory condition is the alternative if you are unable to run any repairs through the command prompt. But at least now you have the original disk to work with.

It sounds quite a bit like more then the master boot record was effected there. With a branded recovery disk and not a separate full install OEM or retail disk you're option for a repair install is reduced to simply seeing everything returned to factory as seen when first bought unless you can get the system restore process going and try backclocking the system in hopes of seeing the registry restored.

HelpMe2008 · 06-04-2008, 08:54 PM

Ok, now I'm confused. So, with detail, what do I need to do at this point?

Mak213 · 06-04-2008, 09:06 PM

Repair the PC not Recover.

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install

HelpMe2008 · 06-05-2008, 01:16 AM

Nothing is seeming to work, or maybe I'm not understanding all this thoroughly.

eyeCpc · 06-05-2008, 05:52 PM

If your recovery disk is anything like the unbranded SP1 OEM recovery disk I originally bought once you choose the install now option by simply ignoring the press R to repair seen when the installer starts you look for the option to repair the current installation.

What does a repair install do? Without seeing the original Windows and other MS created directories deleted and replaced with new ones like you see with a full reinstall those are preserved along with all the programs you have on now.

The repair install replaces the main system files as well as correcting any boot problems with new entries in the master boot record as well as restoring the registry if finding a hive missing there by looking at the backups made already by Windows. Some items like sound and video drivers and even software for keyboard/mice may have to be reinstalled while the rest remains intact.

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