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Install Recovery Console from the Windows XP CD

Contributed by mikejc

August 24, 2004

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

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Boris 3 years ago 1 point
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This tip does not work after the installation of SP2

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thead 3 years ago 1 point
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Is there a way to install the Recovery Console AFTER going to SP2??(other then the slipstream method -- I have no other need of an XP SP2 install cd).

Thanks
thead@clearpicture.com

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