windows 2000 recovery console

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Hi.

I have the 0x0000007B error - and found somewhere else that I could use the
windows 2000 recovery console to fix this.

It says to do the following:

"Starting the Windows Recovery Console
To start the Windows Recovery Console, use any of the following methods:
• Start your computer with the Windows Setup floppy disks, or with the
Windows CD-ROM. At the "Welcome to Setup" screen, press F10, or press R to
repair, and then press C (Windows 2000 only) to start the Windows Recovery
Console. Select the appropriate number for the Windows installation that you
want to repair, and then type the administrator password. If the
administrator password does not exist, just press ENTER.
• Add the Windows Recovery Console to the Windows Startup folder by using
Winnt32.exe with the /cmdcons switch. This procedure requires approximately 7
MB of hard disk space on your system partition to hold the Cmdcons folder and
files
.. "

I can't get passed this spot:

"Add the Windows Recovery Console to the Windows Startup folder by using
Winnt32.exe with the /cmdcons switch."

What does it mean? What am i supposed to type. I typed "winnt32.exe /cmdons"
and pressed enter... but it said unknown command when I did that. Please tell
me step by step what to do.

Thanks
 
Kathrine said:
Hi.

I have the 0x0000007B error - and found somewhere else that I could use the
windows 2000 recovery console to fix this.

It says to do the following:

"Starting the Windows Recovery Console
To start the Windows Recovery Console, use any of the following methods:
. Start your computer with the Windows Setup floppy disks, or with the
Windows CD-ROM. At the "Welcome to Setup" screen, press F10, or press R to
repair, and then press C (Windows 2000 only) to start the Windows Recovery
Console. Select the appropriate number for the Windows installation that you
want to repair, and then type the administrator password. If the
administrator password does not exist, just press ENTER.
. Add the Windows Recovery Console to the Windows Startup folder by using
Winnt32.exe with the /cmdcons switch. This procedure requires approximately 7
MB of hard disk space on your system partition to hold the Cmdcons folder and
files
. "

I can't get passed this spot:

"Add the Windows Recovery Console to the Windows Startup folder by using
Winnt32.exe with the /cmdcons switch."

What does it mean? What am i supposed to type. I typed "winnt32.exe /cmdons"
and pressed enter... but it said unknown command when I did that. Please tell
me step by step what to do.

Thanks
Click to expand...

Here is what you do:
1. Launch Windows 2000.
2. Insert your Win2000 CD.
3. Type d:\i386\win32.exe /cmdcons
(assuming that drive D: is your CD drive)

Note that you cannot do this retrospectively - if Windows won't start then
you cannot install the Recovery Console. However, you don't need to,
because the first method you list will let you launch the Recovery Console.
 
Pegasus (MVP) said:
Here is what you do:
1. Launch Windows 2000.
2. Insert your Win2000 CD.
3. Type d:\i386\win32.exe /cmdcons
(assuming that drive D: is your CD drive)

Note that you cannot do this retrospectively - if Windows won't start then
you cannot install the Recovery Console. However, you don't need to,
because the first method you list will let you launch the Recovery Console.
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I am not sure what you mean.... I have to do that or I dont?
When I typed what you said on #3 I got - the command is not recognized. Type
HELP for a list of supported commands.
 
Kathrine said:
I am not sure what you mean.... I have to do that or I dont?
When I typed what you said on #3 I got - the command is not recognized. Type
HELP for a list of supported commands.
Click to expand...

I suggest you tell us precisely where you are and what you did.
So far we don't even know if Windows still starts on your PC!
 
Pegasus (MVP) said:
I suggest you tell us precisely where you are and what you did.
So far we don't even know if Windows still starts on your PC!
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I already told you this in my first post.

I have done this:

" Start your computer with the Windows Setup floppy disks, or with the
So I am in commandpromt -- on c:\windows wondering how to do this step:

"Add the Windows Recovery Console to the Windows Startup folder by
using
Click to expand...

I don't understand what that means, how do I do that?

Thanks for your patience = )
 
Kathrine said:
I already told you this in my first post.

I have done this:

" Start your computer with the Windows Setup floppy disks, or with the

So I am in commandpromt -- on c:\windows wondering how to do this step:

"Add the Windows Recovery Console to the Windows Startup folder by

I don't understand what that means, how do I do that?

Thanks for your patience = )
Click to expand...

You never told us where you were - you simply stated the
instructions on how to get into the Recovery Console. It
seems this is where you are now. It is not possible to install
the Recovery Console while you're in the Recovery Console,
and it would also be quite pointless.

While may be possible to fix your current problem from
within the Recovery Console, doing so requires in-depth
knowledge of Windows 2000. Search Google for the
precise wording of the error message you get when attempting
to start Windows normally - you might be lucky!

If you wish to continue with this thread then it would be a
good idea to report what as changed recently on your PC.
The following are important:
- Did you install new hardware?
- New software?
- Do you have up-to-date virus protection?
- Does the error message you see give any
details other than the error number?
- Did you try to boot the machine into "Last known good configuration"?
- Did you try Safe Mode?
 
Kathrine said:
I already told you this in my first post.

I have done this:

" Start your computer with the Windows Setup floppy disks, or with the

So I am in commandpromt -- on c:\windows wondering how to do this step:

"Add the Windows Recovery Console to the Windows Startup folder by

I don't understand what that means, how do I do that?

Thanks for your patience = )
Click to expand...

I just stumbled over your first post on this subject and realized
what had happened, and that Jerold Schulman gave you all the
links that apply to your case. If you are unable to boot into
"Last known good configuration" or "Safe mode", and if Jerold's
links don't resolve the situation quickly then a complete reload
of Win2000 would be the fastest way to restore things back
to normal. I assume you have backed up all your important
data?
 
Pegasus (MVP) said:
I just stumbled over your first post on this subject and realized
what had happened, and that Jerold Schulman gave you all the
links that apply to your case. If you are unable to boot into
"Last known good configuration" or "Safe mode", and if Jerold's
links don't resolve the situation quickly then a complete reload
of Win2000 would be the fastest way to restore things back
to normal. I assume you have backed up all your important
data?
Click to expand...
Its working now, the reason I didnt explain it all in this thread is that I
had already found out from similar info that Jerold had posted what to do.
(btw he posted this not long ago, long after I started talking to you)

Thanks for your help = )
 
Pegasus (MVP) said:
I just stumbled over your first post on this subject and realized
what had happened, and that Jerold Schulman gave you all the
links that apply to your case. If you are unable to boot into
"Last known good configuration" or "Safe mode", and if Jerold's
links don't resolve the situation quickly then a complete reload
of Win2000 would be the fastest way to restore things back
to normal. I assume you have backed up all your important
data?
Click to expand...
Its working now, the reason I didnt explain it all in this thread is that I
had already found out from similar info that Jerold had posted what to do.
(btw he posted this not long ago, long after I started talking to you)

Thanks for your help = )
 
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