Can I do a boot up only on my windows xp system from the recovery disc?
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It means somethings wrong on your computer. Something that recently changed on your computer made it unable to boot. You need to boot it up in safe mode and use a restore point.
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If you want to replace your win XP boot Logo\nYou'll need a resource Hacker software:\nhttp://www.users.on.net/johnson/resourcehacker/\nHere is the good procedure to follow:\nhttp://www.thetechguide.com/howto/xpbootlogo/\nThanks
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Yes:\nhttp://www.funponsel.com/blog/archives/2005/08/06/how-to-bypass-windows-genuine-advantage-check-on-windows-xp/
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This i would installing Windows Me and partition the drive and then install windows xp. It should install a boot loader. that is basically what you need is a boot loader to choose which version of windows you want to run at a certain time.
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Just boot using a windows XP CD and follow the steps, once formatted shut down the machine :)
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Put the xp cd in and boot from the cd. Choose clean install. When it is finished you will be able to use xp normally
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make sure all drives are connected properly\nset computer to boot from CD (in bios)\nboot from XP cd\nhit enter when it asks you to boot from it\nwait for it to load\nget to the setup pages, when it asks you to hit r for th recovery console, do so\n\nhit 1\ntype your administrator password\nhit enter\ntype fixmbr\nhit enter\ntype fixboot\nhit enter\ntype exit\ntake cd out\n\nif that doesn't work, your drive is bad
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no you wont be able to restore your computer with xp pro or home since you have sp2 installed on your computer.  the best way would be to back up your data somewhere else and then format it with the cd and reinstall the OS
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You can use your windows XP CD, if you're using windows, and restart the computer. The CD is bootable so you will be given options, from which you can choose to repair the current operating system. But if you've never done this, it is probably better if you consult someone who's done so before. You can end up losing everything on your hard disk.
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yes, but you have to do some master slave settings, as you may end up formatting your xp, so, boot by the usb hdd, and there you can create partitions, using the win98 cd.
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1. Place your Windows XP CD in your cd-rom and start your computer (it’s assumed here that your XP CD is bootable – as it should be - and that you have your bios set to boot from CD)\n\n    2. Keep your eye on the screen messages for booting to your cd Typically, it will be “Press any key to boot from cd”\n\n    3. Once you get in, the first screen will indicate that Setup is inspecting your system and loading files.\n\n    4. When you get to the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to Setup Windows now\n\n    5. The Licensing Agreement comes next - Press F8 to accept it.\n\n    6. The next screen is the Setup screen which gives you the option to do a Repair.\n\n    It should read something like “If one of the following Windows XP installations is damaged, Setup can try to repair it”\n\n    Use the up and down arrow keys to select your XP installation (if you only have one, it should already be selected) and press R to begin the Repair process.\n\n    7. Let the Repair run. Setup will now check your disks and then start copying files which can take several minutes.\n\n    8. Shortly after the Copying Files stage, you will be required to reboot. (this will happen automatically – you will see a progress bar stating “Your computer will reboot in 15 seconds”\n\n    9. During the reboot, do not make the mistake of “pressing any key” to boot from the CD again! Setup will resume automatically with the standard billboard screens and you will notice Installing Windows is highlighted.\n\n    10. Keep your eye on the lower left hand side of the screen and when you see the Installing Devices progress bar, press SHIFT + F10. This is the security hole! A command console will now open up giving you the potential for wide access to your system.\n\n    11. At the prompt, type NUSRMGR.CPL and press Enter. Voila! You have just gained graphical access to your User Accounts in the Control Panel.\n\n    12. Now simply pick the account you need to change and remove or change your password as you prefer. If you want to log on without having to enter your new password, you can type control userpasswords2 at the prompt and choose to log on without being asked for password. After you’ve made your changes close the windows, exit the command box and continue on with the Repair (have your Product key handy).\n\n    13. Once the Repair is done, you will be able to log on with your new password (or without a password if you chose not to use one or if you chose not to be asked for a password). Your programs and personalized settings should remain intact.
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You can run a very stripped down version of windows xp from a cdrom or dvd.  You cannot run the full blown version.  I do not know what this is called, but have seen a cd like this at work.   \n\nThere are lots of bootdisks available from http://www.bootdisk.com \n\nAnother option: \nhttp://www.g4tv.com/screensavers/features/326/Bootable_Windows_CD.html
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If no CDs came with your computer, there may be a separate recovery partition on the hard drive. If so, most of the time you can restore the computer to its original configuration by pressing a key when it is booting up. The key you press depends upon the manufacturer.
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I know of a way, but I woult not even bother to tell you that, unless to get points here.\n\nIts very dangerous to mess with those system files. You might screw up the system. It was a little safe with Windows 95/98 and the ME, but now with XP I never tried it but can expect results to be devastating if something goes wrong.\n\nhttp://www.theeldergeek.com/change_text_on_xp_start_button.htm
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If you can use the partition, as in start up on it. Then just start the computer.. copy everything you want to a cd-rom, flash-drive, or whatever medium youy plan to use to save contents. \n\nThen boot from the XP disk: to do this, you will have to go into your bios, and change the boot order to check to cd-rom drive first... \n\nWhen the system boots from the disk, it will take you into Windows setup, where you can choose to remove the partition,  format, and install a fresh clean copy.
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Techniclaly, no, you need at least Windows 98 in order to use your XP upgrade.  But there are workarounds - for example, you'd have to install from Win 95 instead of from booting up.  See the second of the links below for details.
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Try booting into safemode, log in under the administrator account and see what happens. if the same thing then maybe you can do a system restore from the command prompt: \nhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304449\nTry restoring the computer to a time when it last worked. If that doesnt work and you have your windows xp disk, boot from it load the recovery console and try a chkdsk /r. More info on the recovery console here: \nhttp://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/bootcons_chkdsk.mspx?mfr=true\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/recovery_run_console.mspx?mfr=true\nAll else fails, reinstall the OS.