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• Click the start button.
• Click run
• Type this command in C:\windows\i386\winnt32 /cmdcons
• A box will appear telling the file is there click ok
• Restart the unit.
• You will now have the option to boot to Windows or the recovery console.

When you use the Windows Recovery Console, you can obtain limited access to NTFS, FAT, and FAT32 volumes without starting the Windows graphical interface. In the Windows Recovery Console you can:

• Use, copy, rename or replace operating system files and folders.
• Enable or disable services or devices from starting when you next start your computer.
• Repair the file system boot sector or the Master Boot Record (MBR).
• Create and format partitions on drives.
• Note that only an administrator can obtain access to the Windows Recovery Console so that unauthorized users cannot use any NTFS volume.

From the Windows Recovery Console you can only use the following folders:

• The root folder
• The %SystemRoot% folder and the subfolders of the Windows installation you are currently logged on to
• The Cmdcons folder
• Removable media drives such as CD-ROM drives
• NOTE: If you try to obtain access to other folders, you receive an "Access Denied" error message. Also, while you are using the Windows Recovery Console, you cannot copy a file from the local hard disk to a floppy disk. You can copy a file from a floppy disk or CD-ROM to a hard disk, and from one hard disk to another hard disk.

Available Commands

• HELP Use the help command to list all of the following supported commands:
• attrib, delete, fixboot, md type, cd, dir, fixmbr, mkdir, systemroot, chdir disable, format more, chkdsk, diskpart, help rd, cls enable, listsvc, ren, copy, exit, logon, rename, del, expand, map, rmdir,
• ATTRIB
  Use the attrib command with any of the following parameters to change attributes of a file or folder:

-R removes the read only attrubute
+R sets the read only attribute
-S removes the system file attrubute
+S sets the system fil attribute
-H removes the hidden file atribute
+H sets the hidden file attribute

NOTE: At least one attribute must be set or cleared. To view attributes, use the dir command.

CD and CHDIR
Use the cd and chdir commands to change the folder. If you type cd .., you specify that you want to change to the parent folder. Type cd drive: to display the current folder in the specified drive. Type cd without parameters to display the current drive and folder. The chdir command treats spaces as delimiters. Because of this, you must enclose a subfolder name that contains a space with quotation marks, for example:

cd "\winnt\profiles\username\programs\start menu"

The chdir command only operates within the system folders of the current installation of Windows, removable media, the root folder of any hard disk partition, or the local installation sources.

CHKDSK
chkdsk drive /p /r

This command (where drive specifies the drive to check) checks the drive, and if needed, repairs or recovers the drive. It also marks bad sectors and recovers readable information.

The /p switch instructs CHKDSK to do an exhaustive check of the drive even if the drive is not marked with problems, and then corrects any errors that are found. The /r switch locates bad sectors and recovers readable information. Note that if you specify the /r switch, the /p switch is implied. The chkdsk command may be specified without arguments, in which case the current drive is implied with no switches. Optionally, the listed switches are accepted. The chkdsk command requires the Autochk.exe file. Chkdsk automatically locates this file in the bootup folder. Typically, this folder is the Cmdcons folder if the Command Console was pre-installed. If the folder cannot be found in the bootup folder, Chkdsk tries to locate the Windows CD-ROM installation media. If the installation media cannot be found, Chkdsk prompts you to provide the location of the Autochk.exe file.

CLS
Use this command to clear the screen.

COPY
copy source destination

Use this command (where source specifies the file to be copied and destination specifies the folder or file name for the new file) to copy a file. Wildcards or folder copies are not permitted. A compressed file from the Windows CD-ROM is automatically decompressed as it is copied.

If destination is not specified, it defaults to the current folder. If the file already exists, you are prompted to overwrite it.

DEL and DELETE
del drive: path filename

delete drive: path filename

Use this commmand (where drive: path filename specifies the file to delete) to delete a file. The delete command only operates within the system folders of the current Windows installation, removable media, the root folder of any hard disk partition, or the local installation sources. The delete command does not accept wild card (*) characters.

DIR
dir drive: path filename

Use this command (where drive: path filename specifies drive, folder, and files to list) to display a list of files and subfolders in a folder. The dir command lists all files including hidden and system files. Files may have the following attributes:

D - Directory R - Read-only file
H - Hidden file A - Files ready for archiving
S - System file C - Compressed
E - Encrypted P - Reparse Point
The dir command only operates within the system folders of the current Windows installation, removable media, the root folder of any hard disk partition, or the local installation sources.

DISABLE
disable servicename

Use this command (where servicename specifies the name of the service or driver to be disabled) to disable a Windows system service or driver.

Use the listsvc command to display all eligible services or drivers to disable. The disable command prints the old start type of the service before resetting it to SERVICE_DISABLED. Because of this, you should record the old start type in case it is necessary to re-enable the service.

The start_type values that the disable command displays are:

SERVICE_DISABLED
SERVICE_BOOT_START
SERVICE_SYSTEM_START
SERVICE_AUTO_START
SERVICE_DEMAND_START

DISKPART
diskpart /add /delete device_name drive_name partition_name size

Use this command to manage the partitions on your hard disk volumes.

/add: Creates a new partition.
/delete: Deletes an existing partition.
device_name: The device name for creating a new partition. The name can be obtained from the output of the MAP command, for example: \Device\HardDisk0.
drive_name: A drive-letter based name for deleting an existing partition, for example D:
partition_name: The partition-based name for deleting an existing partition and can be used in place of the drive name argument, for example: \Device\HardDisk0\Partition1.
size: The size of the new partition in megabytes.
NOTE: If no arguments are used, a user interface for managing your partitions is displayed.

WARNING: This command can damage your partition table if the disk has been upgraded to a dynamic disk configuration. Do not modify the structure of dynamic disks unless you are using the Disk Management tool.

ENABLE
enable servicename start_type

You can use the enable command (where servicename is the name of the service or driver to be enabled) to enable a Windows system service or driver.

Use the listsvc command to display all eligible services or drivers to enable. The enable command prints the old start type of the service before resetting it to the new value. You should note the old value, in case it is necessary to restore the start type of the service.

Valid start_type are:

SERVICE_BOOT_START
SERVICE_SYSTEM_START
SERVICE_AUTO_START
SERVICE_DEMAND_START

NOTE: If you do not specify a new start type, the enable command prints the old start type for you.

EXIT
Use the exit command to quit the Command Console and restart your computer.

EXPAND
expand source [/F:filespec] [destination] [/y]

expand source [/F:filespec] /D

Use this command (where source specifies the name of the file to be expanded and destination specifies the directory for the new file) to expand a file.

NOTE: You may not include wildcards.
If destination is not specified, the command defaults to the current folder.

Options:

/y: Do not prompt before overwriting an existing file.
/f:filespec: If the source contains more than one file, this parameter is required to identify the specific files to be expanded. You may include wildcards.
/d: Do not expand; only display a directory of the files which are contained in the source.
The destination may be any directory within the system directories of the current Windows installation, the root of the drive, the local installation sources, or the Cmdcons folder. The destination cannot be removable media. The destination file cannot be read-only. Use the attrib command to remove the read-only attribute.

expand prompts you if the destination file already exists unless you use /y.

FIXBOOT
fixboot drive name:

Use this command (where drive name is the drive letter where the boot sector will be written) to write the new Windows boot sector code on the boot partition. This command fixes problems where the Windows boot sector is corrupted. The Emergency Repair process also fixes the boot sector. This command overrides the default of writing to the system boot partition.

FIXMBR
fixmbr device name

Use this command (where device name is an optional device name that specifies the device that needs a new MBR) to repair the master boot record (MBR) of the system partition. This command is used in scenarios where a virus has damaged the MBR and Windows cannot start.

WARNING: This command has the potential to damage your partition tables if a virus is present or a hardware problem exists. This command may lead to inaccessible partitions. Microsoft suggests running antivirus software before using this command.

The name can be obtained from the output of the map command. If this is left blank, the boot device's MBR is fixed, for example:

fixmbr \device\harddisk2

If Fixmbr detects an invalid or non-standard partition table signature, it prompts you for permission before rewriting the MBR.

FORMAT
format drive: /Q /FS:file-system

Use this command (where /Q performs a quick format of the drive, drive is the drive letter of the partition to format /FS:file-system specifies the type of file system to use [FAT, FAT32, or NTFS]) to format the specified drive to the specified file system.

If a file system is not specified, the existing file system format is used, when available.

WARNING: This command can will erase all data from the target drive.

LISTSVC
The listsvc command lists all available services, drivers, and their start types for the current Windows installation. This command may be useful when using the disable and enable commands.

NOTE: These are extracted from the %SystemRoot%\System32\Config\SYSTEM hive. If the SYSTEM hive become damaged or missing, unpredictable results may occur.

LOGON
logon

The logon command lists all detected installations of Windows, and then requests the local administrator password for the copy of Windows you chose to log on to. If more than three attempts to logon do not succeed, the console quits and your computer restarts.

MAP
map arc

Use this command (where the arc parameter tells the map command to use ARC paths instead of Windows Device paths) to list drive letters, file system types, partition sizes and mappings to physical devices.

MD and MKDIR
The md or mkdir commands create new folders. Wildcard characters are not supported. The mkdir command only operates within the system folders of the current installation of Windows, removable media, the root folder of any hard disk partition, or the local installation sources.

MORE
more filename

Use this command to display a text file to the screen.

RD and RMDIR
The rd and rmdir commands delete a folder. These commands only operate within the system folders of the current Windows installation, removable media, the root folder of any hard disk partition, or the local installation sources.

REN and RENAME
The ren and rename commands can rename a file. Note that you cannot specify a new drive or path for your destination file. These commands only operate within the system folders of the current Windows installation, removable media, the root folder of any hard disk partition, or the local installation sources.

SET
The set command allows you to display or modify four environment options.

AllowWildCards = FALSE AllowAllPaths = FALSE AllowRemovableMedia = FALSE NoCopyPrompt = FALSE

SYSTEMROOT
The systemroot command sets the current working folder to the %SystemRoot% folder of the Windows installation you are currently logged on to.

TYPE
type filename

The type command displays a text file.

Additional Commands That Are Available in Windows XP


BOOTCFG
Use this command for boot configuration and recovery. This command has the following options:

bootcfg /add
bootcfg /rebuild
bootcfg /scan
bootcfg /list
bootcfg /disableredirect
bootcfg /redirect [portbaudrate] | [useBiosSettings]
Example:

bootcfg /redirect com1 115200

bootcfg /redirect useBiosSettings

Options:

/add: Add a Windows installation to the boot menu list.
/rebuild: Iterate through all Windows installations and allow the user to choose which to add.
/scan: Scans all disks for Windows installations and displays the results.
/default: Set the default boot entry.
/list: List the entries already in the boot menu list.
/disableredirect: Disable redirection in the boot loader.
/redirect:Enable redirection in the boot loader with the specified configuration.
NET
Use the net use to map a network share point to a drive letter.

net use [\\server_name\share_name /USER:domain_name\user_name [password] | drive-letter: /d]

Server-name The server that you wish to connect to.
Share_name: The share that you wish to connect to
Domain_name: The domain to use when validating the credentials for the user-name.
User_name: The user within domain-name to use for connecting to \\server-name\share-name
Password: You may, optionally, enter the password on the command line.
drive-letter: The drive letter that net use has assigned to a server connection.
/d: Indicates that this connection is to be disconnected.
NOTE: net use prompts you for the password if it is not on the command line and automatically assigns a drive letter to the connection if it successfully connects.

BATCH
batch inputfile [outputfile]

Use this command (where inputfile specifies the text file that contains the list of commands to be executed and outputfile specifies the file that contains the output of the specified commands) to execute commands specified in a text file.

NOTE: If outputfile is not specified, the output is displayed on the screen.

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