How to Recovery Windows XP Problems

When XP arrived several years ago it was a pain in the XXXXX.  Recovering for system crush of Windows XP took hours and cause major frustration . Windows XP technicians had to discover tricks to get the system back up and running after a system failure.  One trick to repair your computer XP problem or command not well known by many end-users is the XP Rebuild command.  This is only good if you have your Windows XP CD’s or recovery Cd’s that came with your system.

The better known Last Good Configuration reboot works to repair some of the computers’ XP failures. However, when you have a corrupt HAl.DDL or Boot.ini you need a better method of recovering (usually a complete Windows XP system reload).

First, if at all possible BACKUP your Windows XP system (the data files).  If you have important data there is a very good chance that it will be lost once you start this Windows XP system recovery procedure. If you need help backing up your contact us first!

If you are comfortable with some basic Windows XP OS commands next time you get one of these errors try this if the version of XP is the same as presently installed in your system:

1. Put in your XP setup CD and enter the recovery console.

2. Go to you root directory C:  of your computer

3. Type the following   attrib boot.ini -H -R -S

4. Use the rename the boot.ini file to boot.old

5. Run bootcfg  /rebuild

6. Run Fixboot

Now reboot your Windows XP system and see if it worked. If this does not work then you may need to take a few additional steps or procedures.

If your version of Windows XP in your system is newer than the on ones the CD’s then you need to create or obtain a new setup CD to match the current version in your system first.  Or go throght the Microsoft Windows XP online update process.

If the above process does not work then you may need to expand your usage of the Windows XP recovery console. In that case you either need to be well versed in its usage or have a professional handle the problem.

IMPORTANT:  What you should not do if you value your data and you do not have a valid backup of your data:

Use the recovery CD’s reinstall XP over your current corrupt version of XP.

Most system recovery CD’s are designed to get you back to a clean system as if you just purchased the computer.  It does not fix a corrupt system or save your valuable information.  In some cases using the recovery CD’s corrupts your system even more or places a second version of XP on your system and sets you for future problems.
Also, make sure you always have a valid backup of your data (documents). A few minutes backup time a week could save your business in the future.

If you have a problem with your system it is better to get some advice before attempting a fix it yourself. Feel free to call us or request help through our blog or go ahead to our website or call us for a quick response.

I hope this Windows XP recovery article was helpful. If you have questions please feel free to contact us or visit us on the web.

Sincerely,

Your Friends
Advanced Business Computers, Inc.

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