Repair Windows Xp Without Cd

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Yes, you do need a XP PRo CD (not a restore disc as sometimes supplied) to repair windows.
I suggest getting hold of Live Linux CD, such as Knoppix or Suse etc, to access you Hard disk so you can backup your data to a CD-R or DVD-R or a USB drive.
Then you can reinstall Windows from scratch again or replace the HD if its faulty.

How to fix a Missing/Corrupt SYSTEM file in Windows XP without the Recovery CD Step one – Create a USB Boot disk with Linux using Unetbootin. Step two – Boot into Linux off the USB. Now Shut down your machine and then turn it back on whilst. Step three – locating the System32/config folder. Windows XP repair without original disc By etcw-dw 13 years ago A few days ago my computer refused to boot after a power outage and I got blue screened(Non mountable disc error).

Recovery console in windows xp is very useful and it can save you from the hassles of reinstalling your operating systems in many ways. Errors like missing ntldr, system32 config system doing. Sep 18, 2019  System Repair of Windows XP Embedded without using Its CD? I am using a CCTV using Windows XP Embedded platform. Recently due to some problems I am not able to boot the system and it is suggesting to repair the windows using installation CD due to the missing file 'C:WINDOWSSYSTEM32CONFIGSYSTEM'. Windows XP repair without original disc By etcw-dw 13 years ago A few days ago my computer refused to boot after a power outage and I got blue screened(Non mountable disc error). Jan 20, 2004  If you repaired Windows XP that had Service Pack 1 installed with a CD without Service Pack, your network connections through your ISP will not function. Only direct connections will still work.

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Thanx

Great thanks a lot for that suggestion. I ordered a Knoppix CD right away and of course being Linux it was really cheap. Then I'll download my important files and do a Windows reinstallation. Thanks again.

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I need help with the same problem

Booting from the CD, it gives you choices of 1) setup XP now, 2) repair a Windows XP or 3) quit setup without installing Windows XP. Option 2 simply repeats the scenario above that ends in DOS.

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How do I access the hard disk with a linux cd? I have no idea how to do any of this. And i really want to access my data to put it on external drive.
Please help me. You can email me. Appreciate any and all help.

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Windows Xp Factory Reset Without Cd

Use a live distribution disk

you can get them from pc mags or buy one, and boot from the CD/DVD.
Create a new post and ask about which version of live linux distro would be best if you need more info.

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U need to mount the hard drive. Find the command line program, its terminal in kubuntu that i use, and type:
sudo mkdir /mnt/disk
sudo mount /dev /sdal /mnt/disk

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hello

i want to repair it can u plz tell me how can i do that

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Not sure about the repair, u could boot into safe mode, f8 usually, and see if u get anywere. Regarding recovering files before reinstalling windows, the best way is to use a free linux distro live cd. Search google for kubuntu, and download it, burn the iso to a disc, and boot from cd with in it. Its completely safe and wont harm anything as a live cd is like a try it before u install. Once the cd has loaded the hard drive should already be mounted and u can transfer files to a usb.

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http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=5D600369-0554-4595-8AB4-C34B2860E087&displaylang=en <br>
Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset <br><br>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 <br>
How to obtain Windows XP Setup boot disks <br><br>
http://freepctech.com/pc/002/files010.shtml <br>
MicroSoft Boot Disks <br><br>
MS Windows XP / 2003 / VISTA CD setup file (ISO file)
This is a special CD designed to allow you to prepare your
system for an installation of any of the above operating systems.
The disk also contains all the tools you might need to repair or access
an existing OS. <br><br>
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10877_11-6031733.html <br>
10 things you can do when Windows XP won't boot <br><br>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058 <br>
Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console <br><br>
http://www.ambience.sk/fdisk-master-boot-record-windows-linux-lilo-fixmbr.php <br>
Download fixmbr - MbrFix tool to repair master boot record <br>
MbrFix is same as fixmbr or fdisk /mbr, but works in any Windows including Windows NT, XP, 2000, 2k. <br><br>
http://tinyempire.com/notes/ntldrismissing.htm <br>
copies boot.ini, ntldr, ntdetect.com from the floppy to the C drive <br>

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easy fix

You can always use reimage to repair windows it performs an in place reinstallation of all windows files. you can download it here http://reimage.softwaresummary.com/

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9 times out of 10...

all that is necessary to fix the 'Unmountable Boot Volume' error is to run chkdsk on it. Even if this inevitably does not effect a repair, it is still the first step in doing so.
For this all that is needed is ANY Windows XP setup disc. Boot from it, let it run just as though you were going to install windows, but at the first screen choose 'R' to run the recovery console.
At the C prompt, type chkdsk /r/f (I use both switches because I can never remember which it is per version)

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Hello, is it possible to reinstall Windows XP Home Edition without the CD. I have the product key info sticker still on the side of this old Gateway. It still operates but occasionaly I get an error message and the computer has to shutdown. I forget what the error message was, but it was missing a driver or dll or obviously something critical. It's been in my garage for months nwo but I really need to get it back up and running.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

It is impossible to install windows without a windows installation package whether the package be on a disc or other bootable device unless, of course, your computer has a recovery option. Personally, however, I do not perceive your issue to be so detrimental as to require a re-install. This is especially true since you are able to use the computer at times. The next time you get the error, write down the error code and post back. In the mean time, download, update and choose a full scan with Malwarebytes and Superantispyware. This very well could resolve the issue. Even if it doesn't atleast you computer will be infection free.

Regards,

Joel

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