[GLLUG] Accessing the Recovery Console In Windows XP Pro

[Joel Mayer]

I recently tried to work my way out of a serious software problem 
with the recovery console on my Windows XP Pro installation
CD. Unfortunately, the CD did not recognize my administrator's
password. For a long dark while it looked as if I was up against
the possibility of fresh install of my operating system. And then
a time consuming and laborious re-install of all my software 
and program files.

On a hunch I inserted my Windows XP Pro service pack 2 recovery
disc into my DVD drive. It Worked! Without any need for a password 
I made my way to a command prompt, ran check disc, and was 
soon back up and running!

The issue here- if you bought into Windows XP Pro before service pack
two and you have service pack two or three installed on your
machine. Your machine thinks it has a completely different operating
system from Windows XP Pro, service pack zero. So, it will not
recognize the OEM CD (service pack zero). Thus you need a recovery
disc with Windows XP Pro service pack two installed to get back to
work. 

Good thing I bought a new lap top this year.

Have a nice bail out / Joel Mayer



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