Introduction to WINDOWS fault recovery console RC

The Windows Recovery Console enables Windows-based computers to recover when they are not properly started or cannot be started at all. When the security mode and other startup methods are ineffective, you can consider using the fault recovery console.

RC entry method:

1. Run the fault recovery console directly starting from the Windows XP disc:

Follow these steps:

Insert a Windows XP boot disk into a floppy drive or a Windows XP disc into a CD-ROM drive and restart your computer.

When prompted, click to select all the options required to start the computer from the CD-ROM drive.

When the "Welcome to installer" Screen appears, press R to start the fault recovery console. If you are using a dual-boot or multi-boot computer, select the installation that requires access from the fault recovery console. Enter the administrator password as prompted. If the administrator password is blank, press Enter. At the command prompt, type the appropriate command to diagnose and repair Windows XP installation. To view the list of commands provided by the fault recovery console, Enter the command or help in the command prompt and press Enter.

To view information about a specific command, enter the help command name at the command prompt and press Ente.

To exit the Recovery Console and restart the computer, type exit at the command prompt and Enter.

2. It is more convenient to set it as the startup option in the Startup Menu:

To install the fault recovery console, perform the following steps:

Insert the Windows XP disc into the CD-ROM drive.

Click Start, and then click Run.

In the open box, type d: i386winnt32.exe/cmdcons, where d is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive.

The "Windows installation" dialog box appears, showing the options for the fault recovery console. The system prompts you to confirm the installation. Click to start the installation process. Restart the computer. The next time you start your computer, you will see the "Microsoft Windows fault recovery console" item on the boot menu.

Note: You can also use the UNC installation fault recovery console in a shared network location.