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Build Your Skills: Get to know Windows XP's Bootcfg command
See how Windows XPs Bootcfg command can save you a lot of time and frustration when you need to edit the Boot.ini file.Windows XP comes with a new tool designed to make it easier for you to configure and troubleshoot problems with the Boot.ini file. The Bootcfg command is available...
Tags: Operating systems, Greg Shultz, Recovery Console, Bootcfg, Microsoft Windows, boot.ini, Microsoft Windows XP, BOOT.INI file, Bootcfg command
Technical articles 2002-08-13

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XP MasterBoot ok, but machine auto-restarts
I deleted the linux ubuntu partition from windows. Found that after restarting machine, the GRUB was missing. I fix the master boot record problem using 'fixmbr' command from WINXP set up and then 'repair' the windows. but now the problem is grub is loading, but after that the computer automatically...
Tags: Construction, mandal475@..., window, Recovery Console, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-07-06
BOOTCFG NOT SCANNING
hi when i try to boot up XP i get to the windows loading page then an error screen saying " autochk skipping autocheck then it reboots on the recovery console i ran bootcfg scan it said error coudn't scan disks disk maybe corrupt ...
Tags: georgebuy@...
Discussion threads 2007-04-29
Windows root/system32/hal.dll missing
So basically hal.dll is missing and windows wont start.I have windows xp media center.also, i have an old windows xp reinstall disc but none for media center.I plugin the old cd, and boot from it, and select repair.I get into the recovery colsole, which is like command prompt.I type: xxxx...
Tags: Media Center PCs, Instant messaging, Microsoft Windows, ishtml@..., disc, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-05-24
Can't boot HD
In XP Pro, I deleted the System from the users while trying to make my self owner of the boot drive partition.How can I reverse this big error? I tried all the usual recoveries. I don't know how to use FIXBOOT, BOOTCFG,LISTSVC ETC IN Recovery Console booting from my original...
Tags: jamesdolvin@...
Discussion threads 2007-11-05
BOOT.INI missing
I found that my boot.ini file is missing or corrupt. Firstly when i start my computer a message comes and says that canīt boot from boot.ini or smth. and then booting from c:windows.BOOT.INI is also missing from Sytem gonfiguration utility.I donīt know what to do.JuunasSimplest fix for you is to...
Tags: Boot.ini, Enter, Juunas, Microsoft Windows XP, windows
Q&A 2005-01-15
NTLDR is Missing Error
I had a user working away on their PC and it just shut down and when it rebooted it would not boot up and it was displaying the error message "NTLDR is missing" Any ideas on how to replace that file?Sounds like the hard disk died. You might...
Tags: disk, floppy disk, nhoek@..., Ntldr, windows
Q&A 2005-12-08
Ghosting IDE to Sata Problem
I have Win XP and bought a SATA controller card. I ghosted my IDE 30GB to a new SATA 200GB. When I rebooted I kept getting svchost.exe errors. I tried to boot to each drive independantly but the only way my system will boot is with both connected. I...
Tags: boot, boot.ini, desktop, icons, ide, jcurrie@..., repair, sata, Serial ATA, windows
Discussion threads 2006-05-30
Make a Winxp repair install recognize the previous installation.
In the past too long ago I remember going through this before but can't remember the steps or even if I was successful but does anybody out there know any steps I can take to make a Winxp repair install recognize the previous installation when it won't? I've tried bootcfg...
Tags: kellycomputer@..., Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-10-25
Desktop wont load
hey guys I have just run a repair off my backup cd, and now my windows desktop wont load. The desktop wont load in safe mode either. I have also run a chkdsk, and repair using bootcfg in recovery mode.Any Ideas on how to solve this problem. I...
Tags: Desktops, Construction, wchaudri@..., desktop
Discussion threads 2007-07-02
XP repair for Toshiba P15 S420 laptop
The recovery disk that came with the laptop has no repair. the windowssystem32configsystem file is corrupt or missing. I tried using the xp recovery disk from my dell laptop but this was as far as I can get. I can get to rootdirectory with dell disk but...
Tags: Notebooks, koipoi1057@..., Microsoft Windows XP, recovery disk, laptop computer, Toshiba Corp.
Discussion threads 2007-11-12
Dual Boot WinXP
Using two different hard disk, C: and D:. I would like to have the option at boot time to select one or the other, any ideas on how to do? Sid Kraft. Using WinXP Pro on both disks with SP2.Change the settingThere is a timeout within the Boot.ini file. This...
Tags: sid_kraft@..., Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-08-16
10 things you can do when Windows XP won't boot
If your computer powers up okay, but the Windows XP operating system won't boot properly, you have some troubleshooting ahead of you. Here's a look at the likely culprits and what you can do to fix the problem. When you're dealing with a Windows XP system that...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software
Download resources 2006-01-25
Strange boot up problems Win XP
Hi all, All my boot up problems started a few days ago when I left a non-bootup disk in my a: drive by mistake and started the PC. I run a dual boot system: Win 98 SE & Win XP home, and when I tried starting the PC I get...
Tags: Microsoft Windows 98, Win, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2005-04-18
Cannot Boot - Black screen after XP loading
Cannot Boot - Black screen after XP loadingMy problem is very similar to:http://techrepublic.com.com/5206-6230-0.html;jsessionid=9dw90x81fL6kiK8ihr?forumID=101&threadID=212548&start=0Didn't really did any installs afaik, but shut down. Next day I powered on, the above problem. Safe mode is no good. Last file displayed loading is the kl1.sys I believe it is Kaspersky. I checked ntbtlog.txt. kl1.sys...
Tags: egoadk@..., Black Screen, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-04-15
Best way to Dual Boot XP and Longhorn
I already have a partition with XP SP2 on it and would like to try out windows longhorn. Is it just a simple matter of resizing the partition and installing longhorn on the new partition? What would be the best plan of action? i've had problems dual-booting XP and 2003....
Tags: Dual-Boot XP, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Windows XP, Scooby170480, software
Q&A 2005-04-07
Can't boot without Win XP Disk
Getting "Disk Boot Failure, Insert System Disk" attempting to boot up a new computer. The hardware is a P4 with an Abit AA8XE motherboard. The computer boots from the HDD only if the Windows XP disk in the CD drive, even though I'm not booting from the CD. ...
Tags: C, CD, disk, hard drive, harry.sterling@..., Microsoft Windows XP, Serial ATA, windows
Q&A 2006-03-05
install problem stuck on
I upgraded win 98 to win 2000 prof.There was a problem with the installation so I tried to reinstall it, Instead of reinstalling it, it installed a new version. So now I have 2 copies on c drive. The first didnt work the second did. To get rid of the...
Tags: console, cyberjan, Microsoft Windows 2000, operating system, recovery console, window, windows
Q&A 2005-02-22
error after creating image drive
I have recently upgraded hard drives and imaged using Acronis True Image. Software transferred data great but then I received an error "NTLDR missing" press any key to restart. The Ntldr is in the root directory. What am I missing ?had a problem similar to this. It was because...
Tags: Ntldr
Q&A 2005-12-25
Any way to bypass boot.ini?
Ever have one of those "oh, no!" moments just as you hit "Send" or "Enter"?I was following directions from HP web site on how to uninstall/reinstall a scanner I'm having trouble with. Without thinking it thru, I followed the directions to change the boot.ini to safe boot/minimal (did this...
Tags: boot.ini, CD, CMB from Omaha, computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, windows
Q&A 2005-09-02
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