Adding Recovery Console to XP Boot Menu


	Adding Recovery Console to XP Boot Menu

calyx

6-23-2008 10:53 AM

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calyx says:

Quick directions for adding Recovery Console to the Windows XP boot menu (usually F8 key gives you the boot menu)

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Open the command prompt, either from menu or by going to start, run, and typing</DIV>
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cmd.exe</DIV>
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and then return.</DIV>
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opens command prompt windows.</DIV>
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now, issue this command:</DIV>
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d:\i386\winnt32.exe /cmdcons </DIV>
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where d: is the drive letter of your CD ROM drive.   There will be some basic setup questions.   Then, reboot.   You can now select the recovery console from the boot menu, which can help you diagnose problems with your machine.</DIV>

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