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  1. Dec 7, 2010 - This article describes how to access the XP recovery console whatever your.
  2. If you are referring to Recovery Console, here are a couple of links to the ISO download, and instructions httpwww. Anonymous in this post Install Windows XP.
  3. Free Download USB Recovery Console - Create a Bootable USB Drive for the XP Recovery Console. In order to use this program you need to have the Windows XP installation disk and an USB drive.
  4. How to Use Windows Recovery Console from XP CD. WikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, 22 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. Create a Bootable Windows XP ISO.
  5. Free Download USB Recovery Console - Create a Bootable USB Drive for the XP Recovery Console. In order to use this program you need to have the Windows XP installation disk and an USB drive.

The Windows XP installation CD-ROM includes recovery options on it. When booting from the CD-ROM you can access the recovery console to repair corrupted boot files and scan the hard drive for any errors. If your computer did not come with an installation CD-ROM or if you've lost it you can download the bootable disks from Microsoft, provided you have a floppy drive.

Floppy Disks

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Browse to the Microsoft download site (see link in Resources) and download the floppy disk creator. Ensure you select the download that matches your version of Windows XP, either Home or Professional.

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Double-click on the downloaded file to extract the contents onto your computer.

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Double-click on the extracted file to begin the boot disk setup. When prompted, insert the first disk into your floppy drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the creation of the Windows XP boot disks. You can then boot a computer from the disks and use the recovery console options.

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  • If you need the full Windows XP setup CD-ROM, you must purchase it either from Microsoft or from a third party. It cannot be legally downloaded.

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Boot From the Windows XP CD

To enter Recovery Console in Windows XP, you will need to boot from the Windows XP CD.

  1. Watch for a Press any key to boot from CD message similar to the one shown above.
  2. Press a key to force the computer to boot from the Windows CD. If you do not press a key, your PC will continue to boot to the Windows XP installation that's currently installed on your hard drive. If this happens, just restart and try to boot to the Windows XP CD again.
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Allow Windows XP to Begin the Setup Process

No user intervention is required in this step. Windows XP loads files in preparation for either a reinstallation of Windows XP or for use of the Recovery Console.

Do not press a function key if asked to do so during this process. Those options are only necessary when installing Windows XP or reinstalling Windows XP.

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Press R to Enter Recovery Console

When the Windows XP Professional/Home Setup screen appears, press R to enter Recovery Console.

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Choose the Windows Installation

The Recovery Console is now loading but needs to know which Windows installation to access. Most users only have a single Windows XP installation so the choice is usually clear.

To the Which Windows installation would you like to log onto question, press 1 and then Enter.

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Enter the Administrator Password

The Recovery Console now needs to know the administrator password for this Windows XP installation. Unless you are using a PC in a sizable business network, the administrator password is most likely the same password you use to access Windows XP on a daily basis.

Still not sure what the administrator password is? Offline NT Password & Registry Editor, a free program typically used to reset lost Windows passwords, can transform standard user accounts into administrator accounts, all without needing access to a working Windows installation.

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To the Type the Administrator password request, enter the password and press Enter.

If you do not have a password or Windows XP normally starts without asking for one, simply press Enter.

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Make Necessary Changes in Windows XP Recovery Console

The Recovery Console is now fully loaded and the cursor should be sitting at the prompt, ready for a command, as shown in the screen shot above.

Make any changes necessary in the Windows XP Recovery Console. When complete, remove the Windows XP CD and type exit to restart the computer.

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A limited number of commands are available for use from within Recovery Console. See the complete list of Recovery Console commands for more information.