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Topic: Restore Windows XP by using the XP installation CD

Hello Everybody

Just wanted to share my new experience.

If your system denies to start due to an error related to missing HAL.DLL, invalid Boot.ini or any other critical system boot files you can fix this by using the XP installation CD. Just boot from your XP Setup CD and enter the Recovery Console. Then run "attrib -H -R -S" on the C:\Boot.ini file and remove it. Launch "Bootcfg /Rebuild" and then Fixboot

Regards,
Carl

2 Reply by class413

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Re: Restore Windows XP by using the XP installation CD

Many mswindows users need to know this, in case of boot problem.

*** It is highly recommended to backup any important files before doing resize/move operations. ***