Install Recovery Console from the Windows XP CD

Contributed by mikejc  
Tagged: Windows installation  

Using the Recovery Console requires the Windows XP CD. After installation the Recovery Console runs from a local drive and the CD is not needed.

Note: The Recovery console is installed into Boot.ini. When the PC is booted the choice to start recovery console is displayed.

1. Insert the Windows XP CD.

2. Click Start.

3. Click Run.

4. Type CMD.

5. Type D:(Replace D with the drive letter containing the Windows XP CD).

6. cd\i386

7. winnt32 /cmdcons

8. Follow the on screen instructions.

mike