blots66 Posted February 13, 2010 Posted February 13, 2010 can anyone help....i think my son has pulled the plug on my pc before proper shutdown method. i am now left with a constant loop back to the "WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONENIENCE..."screen no matter what option i highlight and enter with the up/down keys. ive tried inserting the xp disk...it loads all the files at the windows setup screen...then i press "r" for the recovery console.....after selecting 1: c:\ windows and and entering the admin password im left at c:\windows!!!! What Next? Should i be trying something else? i have unplugged all hardware from the pc such as printers, usb's etc leaving only the monitor and keyboard..(just in case). im confused and frustrated, please help. Quote
RandyL Posted February 14, 2010 Posted February 14, 2010 Instead of going into the Recovery Console try doing a Startup Repair. How to do a Startup Repair. Quote We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.Get help with computer problems. Join Free PC Help here Donations are welcome. Read Here
Tootech Posted February 14, 2010 Posted February 14, 2010 admin password im left at c:\windows!!!! What Next? Type chkdsk /r and press Enter. There is a space between the chkdsk and /r. Leave it to do its stuff and when fisnished type Exit and press Enter. Reboot and see if it runs. Quote
blots66 Posted February 14, 2010 Author Posted February 14, 2010 Instead of going into the Recovery Console try doing a Startup Repair. How to do a Startup Repair. Thanks for you quick and informative response, however when i get to the page after the END-USER AGREEMENT, there is no option to repair, only to SETUP, CREATE or DELETE...am i doing something wrong? Quote
blots66 Posted February 14, 2010 Author Posted February 14, 2010 Type chkdsk /r and press Enter. There is a space between the chkdsk and /r. Leave it to do its stuff and when fisnished type Exit and press Enter. Reboot and see if it runs. Thanks for your posting....have now tried your suggestion and still got this blasted loop...anymore ideas? if theres one thing ive got in my arsenal its determination. Quote
RandyL Posted February 14, 2010 Posted February 14, 2010 Did you press "ENTER" (NOT "R") to begin the repair install on the previous screen? However since Tootech has posted you should try what he suggests first. After all he is a Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help Tech Member. I trust him more than myself. Quote We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.Get help with computer problems. Join Free PC Help here Donations are welcome. Read Here
RandyL Posted February 14, 2010 Posted February 14, 2010 Another link. How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install Quote We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.Get help with computer problems. Join Free PC Help here Donations are welcome. Read Here
Tootech Posted February 14, 2010 Posted February 14, 2010 The chkdsk is the first port of call - it checks files/folders for errors, bad sectors etc and puts right what it can. If that doesn't work then I'm afraid we are back to Randy's repair install. I've found a more graphical description of the repair install. Repair Windows XP - How to Perform a Repair Installation of Windows XP - Part 1 of 2 Quote
blots66 Posted February 14, 2010 Author Posted February 14, 2010 Another link. How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install You guys (or girls) are the best...my problems are now over (for the time being). Did what you suggested with perfect results. Windows is now booting up fine. Your true stars... Many thanks Quote
blots66 Posted February 14, 2010 Author Posted February 14, 2010 The chkdsk is the first port of call - it checks files/folders for errors, bad sectors etc and puts right what it can. If that doesn't work then I'm afraid we are back to Randy's repair install. I've found a more graphical description of the repair install. Repair Windows XP - How to Perform a Repair Installation of Windows XP - Part 1 of 2 You guys (or girls) are the best...my problems are now over (for the time being). Did what you suggested with perfect results. Windows is now booting up fine. Your true stars... Many thanks Quote
RandyL Posted February 15, 2010 Posted February 15, 2010 You're welcome. I'm glad you got it fixed. That's a good link Tootech. Quote We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.Get help with computer problems. Join Free PC Help here Donations are welcome. Read Here
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