how to perform a windows xp repair install
how to perform a windows xp repair install
how to perform a windows xp repair install
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please click on the warnings links before proceeding with the repair
install.
warning #1
warning #2
warning #3
skip to repair install
submitted fixes
it is extremely important that you backup important data that is not
available from other media sources. this backup should be located on a separate
hard drive, cd, dvd, network storage, etc. that will not be affected by
the repair install.
please check out the warning links before attempting the repair install.
it is to your advantage you follow the suggestions to prevent data
loss and especially if you also have the capability to boot into xp, perform
the steps listed in the
warning #1
, before proceeding with the repair install.
after completing [if windows is still accessible] the steps listed
to prevent data loss in warning #1 and you
did not remedy the no boot situation, you can use an
oem xp pro or home, "retail" xp home or pro full or
upgrade version cd of the same version home or pro to perform a repair install.
oem restore disks or hidden restore folders on the hard drive
will not work for the repair install.
a repair install will replace
the system files with the files on the xp cd used for the repair install.
it will leave your applications and settings intact, but windows updates
will need to be reapplied.
a repair install will replace files altered by adware and malware, but
will not fix an adware, malware problem.
you can use the
in place upgrade
option to change a product key in the event you entered a key that was already
activated. the in place upgrade also produces the same result as the repair
install.
alternate options to change xp product
key #18 on the faq list.
setup cannot continue because the version of windows on your computer is newer than the version on the cd.
if you get a "setup cannot continue because the version of windows on your computer is newer than the version on the cd." message, if you continue, you will need to apply the sp 2 updates after the repair install completes, plus you will need to take the following steps to keep your system from being immediately infected with a virus.
1. if you connect directly to the internet without a router or hardware firewall, disconnect from the internet by physically removing the connections cable, removing a wireless card, or any other means of internet connection.
2. after the repair install is completed, enable the xp firewall or install third party firewall software or router before connecting to the internet.
if you get the "setup cannot continue because the version of windows on your computer is newer than the version on the cd.". you should create a slipstreamed copy of your xp cd by useing the software and step by steps supplied in the links below.
slipstream xp
automatic updates
if you cannot download automatic updates after the repair install , follow the steps in the link below sumitted by ms-mvp's richard harper and ron martell.
automatic updates stops working after a repair install of windows xp
xp repair install
please read carefully and make sure you followed the warning links before initiating the repair install. you can print a text version for reference. repair.txt
boot the computer using the xp cd. you may need to change
the boot order in the system bios so the cd boots before the hard drive.
check your system documentation for steps to access the
bios and change the boot order.
when you see the "welcome to setup" screen,
you will see the options below
this portion of the
setup program prepares microsoft
windows xp to run on your computer:
to setup windows xp now, press enter.
to repair a windows xp installation using recovery console, press r.
to quit setup without installing windows xp, press f3.
press
enter
to start the windows setup.
do not choose "to
repair a windows xp installation using the recovery console, press
r", (you
do not want to load recovery console).
i repeat,
do not choose "to
repair a windows xp installation using the recovery console, press
r".
accept the license agreement and windows will search for existing
windows installations.
select the xp installation you want to repair from the list and press r
to start the repair. if repair is not one
of the options, end setup. after the reboot read
warning#2!
setup will copy the necessary files to the hard drive and
reboot. do not press any key to boot from cd when the message
appears. setup will continue as if it were doing a clean install,
but your applications and settings will remain intact.
if
you get files not found during the copying stage.
blaster worm warning: do not
immediately activate over the internet when asked, enable the
xp firewall
before connecting to the internet. you can activate after the firewall
is enabled. control panel - network connections.
right click the connection you use, properties and there is a check
box on the advanced page.
kb 833330u blaster
removal
what you should know about the sasser worm
and its variants
microsoft security bulletin
ms04-011
reapply updates or service packs applied since initial windows xp installation.
please note that a repair install using an original pre service pack 1 or 2 xp cd used as the install media will
remove sp1/sp2 respectively and service packs plus updates isssued after the service packs will need to be reapplied.
windows xp service pack 1
service pack 2
an option i highly recommend; is creating a slipstreamed xp cd with
sp1, sp2, etc. .
slipstreaming windows xp with service pack 2 (sp2)
good
another slipstream step by step better
autostreamer
mirror link for
autostreamer best!!
step by step on autostreamer
printable repair install step by step.
repair.txt
xp repair install in pdf xprepairinstall
warning! #1
should you do a repair install and is it the best choice?
a repair install is not foolproof and should not be considered the cure-all
fix for non-boot situations.
the below procedure applies only if you can still boot into windows.
to prevent loss of data and/or program settings,
perform the following before the repair install.
manually delete the undo_guimode.txt file from the windows\system32 folder
before you perform any of the actions that are listed in the "symptoms"
section of this article. to do this in windows xp, type the following command
at a command prompt:
del /a /f %windir%\system32\undo_guimode.txt
from the start menu, click run.
see screenshot image
in the run dialog box, in the open text box, type:
cmd. click ok.
delete the undo_guimode.txt file. in the c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe
dialog box, type: del /a /f c:\windows\system32\undo_guimode.txt.
press the enter key. see screenshot image
kb
q312369
check the link below for an option for recovering from a non-boot event.
windows xp crashed? here's help
a salvage mission into the depths of windows xp, explained
by a non-geek
by charlie white
also as a precaution the windows\system32\wpa.dbl
and wpa.bak should be copied to a floppy before doing
a repair install. for more information see alex nichol's article on
xp activation.
more articles to help prevent data loss.
http://cquirke.mvps.org/reinst.htm
additional tips to perform before initiating the repair install.you should
complete the basic requirements of backing up all files and folders that
cannot be restored from other media. this includes passwords, applications
purchased and downloaded from the internet without cd support, financial
records and folders, digital images that cannot be replaced...............
backup copies of your registry files (in the %systemroot%\repair folder)
are also replaced after the in-place upgrade is complete. copy these
registry backups to another location before you perform an in-place upgrade/repair
install. you may need to use them after the in-place upgrade is complete.
it would also be a good idea to run the files and settings transfer
wizard
f.a.s.t
located on the xp cd.
if you made unorthodox registry changes with third party software, there
is the potential of data loss from a repair install. another consideration
of concern would be a power failure during the repair install could render
your system unbootable and result in loss of data.
the likelihood of you losing the files and folders is probably of minimal
risk, but you have to expect the worst and make sure you are prepared for
recovery.
if you are sure you have explored all other troubleshooting avenues,
then proceed with the repair install.
if you get a warning message: "setup cannot continue because the version of windows on your computer is newer than the version on the cd."
you get this message when you use a pre-sp 1, sp2 xp cd on an xp installation that has been updated to sp1, sp2.
you have the options listed below.
remove the sp 1, sp2 update if the option is available from add/remove.
create a slipstreamed xp cd merging the sp1 or sp2 update.
2a autostreamer for creating a slipstreamed cd the easy way.
purchase an xp cd with sp2 included.
slipstreaming windows xp with service pack 1 or 2 (sp1, sp2)
another slipstream step by step
autostreamer mirror link for autostreamer
step by step on autostreamer
warning!! #2
if the repair option is not available
what should i do? most important do not
ignore the information below!
if the option to repair install is
not available and you continue with the install;
you will delete
your windows
folder and the documents and settings folders.
all applications installed that place keys in
the registry will need to be re-installed and will require the original install media.
you should exit setup if the repair option is not
available and consider other options. i have found if the repair option
is not available, you have a few paths i have listed below to try before xp
requires a
clean
install.
another option to consider since the cost of 100 gig hard drives has dropped to well under $75 would be to disconnect the current hard drive and install a clean xp from retail disks or restore media to a new hard drive. you can then connect the original hard drive after configuring the jumpers to a slave drive. you can retreive important files. one thing to remember, if a hard drive has not been formatted or written over by reinstalling, the data is accessabile. the less you access a hard drive after a non-boot episode; the better your chances of retreiving your data.
very important!!
if you still have the ability to access the windows xp installation,
backup all important files not restorable from other sources before attempting
any recovery console or other trouble shooting attempts.
possible fix by reconfiguring boot.ini using recovery
console.
1.boot with xp cd or 6 floppy boot disk set.
2. press r to load the recovery console.
3. type bootcfg.
4. this should fix any boot.ini errors causing setup not to see
the xp os
install.
5. try the repair install.
one more suggestion from mvp alex nichol
"reboot, this time taking the immediate r option and if the cd letter
is say k: give these commands
copy k:\i386\ntldr c:\
copy k:\i386\ntdetect.com c:\
(two other files needed - just in case)
1. type: attrib -h -r -s c:\boot.ini del c:\boot.ini
2. type: bootcfg /rebuild
which will get rid of any damaged boot.ini, search the disk for systems
and make a new one. this might even result in a damaged windows reappearing;
but gives another chance of getting at the repair"
try the link below if the repair option is not available.
windows xp crashed?
here's help.
a salvage mission into the depths of windows xp, explained
by a non-geek
by charlie white
feedback
feedback on success or failure of the above fixes would be greatly appreciated.
please submit your solution to fix the repair install option as not available. new fixes submitted and verified will be posted with credit below.
charlie russel ms-mvp
charlie russel submitted this valuable information that if you have symantec go back installed, you will not get an option to repair install until you disable it.(you will get a warning that you will lose your restore points.) you will then get the option to repair install.
please submit your fixes. webmaster@michaelstevenstech.com
warning!! #3
updates must be applied before connecting to the internet after a repair install.
reapply updates or service packs applied since initial windows xp installation.
please note that a repair install using an original pre service pack 1 or 2 xp cd used as the install media will
remove sp1/sp2 respectively and service packs plus updates issued after the service packs will need to be reapplied.
windows xp service pack 1
service pack 2
an option i highly recommend; is creating a slipstreamed xp cd with
sp1, sp2, etc. .
slipstreaming windows xp with service pack 2 (sp2) good
another slipstream step by step better
autostreamer mirror link for autostreamer best!!
step by step on autostreamer
related microsoft kb articles
you may lose data or
program settings after reinstalling, repairing or upgrading windows xp
(q312369)
system restore "restore
points" are missing or deleted
(q301224)
how to perform
an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of windows xp
(q315341)
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