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How to Enter Windows XP Recovery Console

By Tim Fisher, About.com

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Allow Windows XP to Begin the Setup Process

Recovery Console - Windows XP Recovery Console

Windows XP Recovery Console - Step 2 of 6

No user intervention is required in this step. Windows XP is loading a number of files in preparation for either a reinstallation of Windows XP or for use of the Recovery Console.

Note: Do not press a function key if asked to do so during this process. Those options are only necessary when installing Windows XP or reinstalling Windows XP and only then in certain circumstances.

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