How to Enter Windows XP Recovery Console

Boot From the Windows XP CD

Windows XP Recovery Console - Step 1 of 6

To enter Recovery Console in Windows XP, you will need to boot from the Windows XP CD.

1. Watch for a Press any key to boot from CD... message similar to the one shown above.
   
   
2. Press a key to force the computer to boot from the Windows CD. If you do not press a key, your PC will continue to boot to the Windows XP installation that's currently installed on your hard drive. If this happens, simply reboot and try to boot to the Windows XP CD again.

• Boot From the Windows XP CD
• Allow Windows XP to Begin the Setup Process
• Press R to Enter Recovery Console
• Choose the Windows Installation
• Enter the Administrator Password
• Make Necessary Changes in Windows XP Recovery Console