I'm having problems with my computer where it will not even start up, and I'm trying to diagnose the problem. I have a few programs that will help me, and I need to be able to run them outside of Windows. I'm running Windows XP, so how do I get the computer to run this CD without starting Windows?
If that does not work, can someone point me in the direction of an XP boot disk?
2007-03-31 13:05:20 · 4 answers · asked by phat tonez 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I've already tried using Safe Mode.
2007-03-31 13:10:25 · update #1
Hi. Download BartPE http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/ on another computer and burn it to CD. Have your computer boot from the CD. It's a lot like Windows, but does not RUN Windows.
2007-03-31 13:15:10 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are windows programs they wont start from a cold boot. If you have your XP disk you can install the recovery console. Directions>
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_rec.htmu
Pressing R after it starts will repair any errors in windows.
Im thinking thats for XP pro only but i may be wrong
You can also go into windows in safe mode by turning on your computer and tapping F8 until a menu comes up. You want safe mode with command prompt. after you get to the windows desktop click Start >Run type: cmd When the command prompt comes up type: chkdsk c:/f It will say it cant mount the drive but will run next time windows starts type y for yes then reboot the computer
If all else fails reinstall windows.
2007-03-31 13:27:27 · answer #2 · answered by OZ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cant get around it becuase the software uses XP but if u had another OS u could. OK here's what i would do... Get another hard drive with an OS then use urs as a slave and fix the problem
2007-03-31 13:10:30 · answer #3 · answered by anavrin229 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try pressing F8 when you start the PC, and then select safemode.
2007-03-31 13:08:35 · answer #4 · answered by Raidon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋