basically, what it entails
is initiating a command
called fixboot.
the process is similar
to running dos commands
when ms dos was popular.
if you have a windows
installation / setup cd,
you can run commands
like fixboot and chkdsk
at the harddrive level
instead from inside of
windows.
to begin, boot with
your windows cd.
then you will get to
a screen where you can
select the "recovery console".
you press the appropriate keys,
hit enter where it asks for a
password and enter the
number 1 where it asks
which o.s. you want to log
into (some people have more
than 1)
at the disk system prompt >
type and enter
fixboot
then type and enter
chkdsk
then type and enter
exit
remove the cd and try to
reboot as you would normally
do, preferably to normal
mode. if not, then try
booting into safe mode.
it the above doesn't work,
then we may have to do a
"repair windows" procedure.
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"Chris" <Chris@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi db, thanx for replying,
>
> I've had a look at that link - and totally blew my mind - don't suppose you
> know of an easy novice friendly option?
>
> Chris.
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> Nashyboyslim
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> "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote:
>
>> use the "fixboot"
>> command via the
>> recovery console.
>>
>> while there may as
>> well do a chkdsk too.
>>
>> here are the instructions:
>>
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307654
>>
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>>
>> "Chris" <Chris@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:3727DBDA-A7F6-4E35-B49D-E0E4C6FA8382@microsoft.com...
>> > Hi Peepes,
>> > Can anyone advise on how to get passed the black startup screen which gives
>> > the options to; start normally, last known configuration, safe mode, safe
>> > with networking and safe mode with command prompt?
>> >
>> > I'm fairly sure this has started to happen since we had a power cut.
>> >
>> > PC is evesham ebox with MS MCE XP Pro.
>> > Many thanx in advance for any/all advice.
>> > Chris.
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>> > Nashyboyslim
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