Which Windows Installation Would you Like to Log Onto?

Which Windows Installation Would you Like to Log on to Repair XP?

Repair the Windows Installation from the Recovery Console
Boot from a standard Windows XP Install CD not a Network Install CD. At the first setup screen, hit R to repair Windows using the Recovery Console.

How do I Boot Windows XP into Recovery?

Boot From the Windows XP CD. To enter Recovery Console, boot from the Windows XP CD.
Allow Windows XP to Begin the Setup Process.
Press R to Enter Recovery Console.
Choose the Windows Installation.
Enter the Administrator Password.
Make Necessary Changes in Recovery Console.

How do I Bypass Windows XP Administrator Password Recovery Console?

Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete twice to load the user login panel. Press OK to attempt to log in without a username or password. If that doesnt work, try typing Administrator into the Username field and pressing OK. If youre able to log in, head straight to Control Panel > User Account > Change Account.

Which Command is Used to Install Recovery Console?

Click Start, and then click Run. In the Open box, type d :\i386\winnt32.exe /cmdcons where d is the drive letter for the CDROM drive. A Windows Setup Dialog Box appears, which describes the Recovery Console option. The system prompts you to confirm installation.

How to Repair Errors that Prevent Windows from Booting

Boot from a standard Windows XP Install CD not a Network Install CD.
At the first setup screen, hit R to repair Windows using the Recovery Console.
Select the Windows installation that you would like to repair by entering its number, followed by Enter.

How do I Repair Windows XP?

Restart the computer in the Recovery Console.
Type the following commands , and then press ENTER after each command: ...
Insert the Windows XP installation CD into the computers CD drive, and then restart the computer.
Perform a Repair installation of Windows XP.

How do I Repair Windows XP Without a CD?

Log in to Windows using an administrator account.
Click “Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | System Restore.”
Select “Restore my computer to an earlier time” and click “Next.”
Choose a restore date from the calendar and select a specific restore point from the pane to the right.

How do I Perform a System Restore on Windows XP?

Restart your computer.
Press the F11 key to open System Recovery.
When the Advanced Options screen appears, select System Restore.
Choose an administrator account to continue.
Enter the password for the selected account.
Click Next.

How can I Repair Windows XP with Command Prompt?

At the Choose an option screen, click Troubleshoot.
At the Troubleshoot screen , click Advanced options.
At the Advanced options screen, click Command Prompt.
When Command Prompt launches, type the command: chkdsk C: /f /x /r.
Press Enter.

How do I Boot into Windows Recovery Console?

Restart the computer.
After the startup message appears, press the F8 key.
Choose the option Repair Your Computer.
Click the Next button.
Choose your username.
Type your password and click OK.
Choose the option Command Prompt .