Installing the Windows XP Recovery Console-Windows Xp Tips and Tricks-Windows Xp Tips and Tricks

Installing the Windows XP Recovery Console 

I have seen on many occasions that after trying to install software or a device, something in Windows may become corrupt and sometimes to the point where Windows will not boot. If after trying to restore to a last known good configuration you still cannot boot. You can try a last ditch effort at the Recovery Console. The Recovery Console will give you access to a DOS like environment where you can try to fix suspected problems. Here is how to install the Recovery Console:

1. Place your Windows XP CD into your CD-ROM drive
2. Go to Start>> Run. Type in: d:\i386\winnt32.exe /cmdcons (assuming D:\ is your CD-ROM Drive). Press Enter on your keyboard or click OK.

A Windows setup dialog box will now appear. Here, you can read about the Recovery Console option. After you're done reading, click YES to confirm the installation.

Once you restart your computer, you will now see "Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" on the startup menu.