asked on how to Repair Windows XP
For some reason, when I try to open XP I get a small screen
that says: The system is not fully installed. Please run setup
again. I was hoping I could repair using Recovery Consul,
rather than in starting over again, even with a quick install.
The problem is that a password is required. I recently reinstalled
XP, and don’t recall assigning a password.
that says: The system is not fully installed. Please run setup
again. I was hoping I could repair using Recovery Consul,
rather than in starting over again, even with a quick install.
The problem is that a password is required. I recently reinstalled
XP, and don’t recall assigning a password.
Windows XP
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GlenAJ
If you need to clear the password, you can use the Ultimate Boot CD, it does come with a utility to clear it or change it. As for the repair, you should boot off the XP CD and run the repair option. I hope this helps.
Have you tried leaving the password blank?
Try System File Checker:
http://www.alansfridgedoor.com/system-file-checker-2/
http://www.alansfridgedoor.com/system-file-checker-2/
ASKER
Epemias – There is no repair option when booting
From the disk - only from the Recovery console.
MASO – Yes – I left it blank when I installed the OS.
That doesn’t help when I’m asked for the password.
Alan – can’t get to run to use file checker unless I start XP.
From the disk - only from the Recovery console.
MASO – Yes – I left it blank when I installed the OS.
That doesn’t help when I’m asked for the password.
Alan – can’t get to run to use file checker unless I start XP.
Sorry. Brain fade.
Can you get into Safe Mode?
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-tips-to-help-you-reset-a-forgotten-windows-xp-password/
Can you get into Safe Mode?
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-tips-to-help-you-reset-a-forgotten-windows-xp-password/
ASKER
Alan - can't get to any mode - am told to run setup again
So at this point
![Recovery Console launches]()
Hitting 'Enter' without putting in a password gets an error or "Access Denied"?
Which installation media are you using? If it's from a PC manufacturer which brand?
Which version of XP & which Service Pack?
Hitting 'Enter' without putting in a password gets an error or "Access Denied"?Which installation media are you using? If it's from a PC manufacturer which brand?
Which version of XP & which Service Pack?
i agree with Masq : more info is needed on what you are using and doing
ASKER
To repair the OS, I am using the same XP Professional sp3 CD that
I originally used to install the OS.
Hitting ‘enter’ without password brings you back to the command
line again. After 3 tries with or without a wrong password, you
have to start over.
So, I gave up on repairing using recovery consul, “bit the bullet,”
and decided to run setup again as I was told. (read question again)
The two choices are recovery consul or install XP. After choosing
to install XP, I saw an option to repair. No password was required,
repairs are completed, and everything now works. I’m surprised
you experts didn’t advise me of this.
I originally used to install the OS.
Hitting ‘enter’ without password brings you back to the command
line again. After 3 tries with or without a wrong password, you
have to start over.
So, I gave up on repairing using recovery consul, “bit the bullet,”
and decided to run setup again as I was told. (read question again)
The two choices are recovery consul or install XP. After choosing
to install XP, I saw an option to repair. No password was required,
repairs are completed, and everything now works. I’m surprised
you experts didn’t advise me of this.
well i was not sure of what you were doing
btw it's not a repair consul - but repair console
if you had said that from the start i could have helped you directly
anyway - i'm glad it's resolved
btw it's not a repair consul - but repair console
if you had said that from the start i could have helped you directly
anyway - i'm glad it's resolved
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Thanks for your efforts. I’m awarding points for trying to answer a question
that may not have been worded correctly. But then, if I knew enough to be
more precise, I probably would not have had the problem in the first place.
that may not have been worded correctly. But then, if I knew enough to be
more precise, I probably would not have had the problem in the first place.