Repair Windows with the Recovery Console

Actually I wanted to post about the Windows XP Recovery Console, I wanted to write from scratch on how to use the Windows Recovery Console with the explanation a few pictures, but because my internet connection is slow because there is trouble then upload the picture will take a very long time, so I just will write about the core functions of the Windows XP Recovery Console in particular to repair damage to the computer.

1. Fix a corrupt Boot.ini
At the Windows XP startup, the program Ntldr Boot.ini file to determine where the files
OS reside and which options should be taken. So if the Boot.ini file of Windows XP then the problem will not be able to boot properly. If you suspect that Windows XP will not boot because Boot.ini has been corrupted, you can use a special Recovery Console version of the tool Bootcfg.

From the Recovery Console command prompt type:
Bootcfg / parameters
Replace / parameter with one of the following parameters:



* / Add - Scans the disk for all Windows installations and allows you to add a new Boot.ini file
* / Scan - Scans the disk for all Windows installations
* / List - Lists each entry in the Boot.ini file
* / Rebuild - Completely re-creates the Boot.ini file in total where the user must confirm each
* Steps.
* / Redirect - Allows the boot to a specific port when using features Headless Administration.Redirect parameter takes two parameters, [Port Baudrate] | [UseBiosSettings].
* / Disableredirect - Off the diversion.

2. Fix the Partition Boot Sector Damaged
Partition boot sector is a small part of the hard disk partition that contains information about the OS file system
(NTFS or FAT32), a machine language program that is crucial to help run the OS. If you suspect that Windows XP will not boot because the partition boot sector
damaged.
To use the tool Fixboot, the Recovery Console command prompt type:
Fixboot [drive]:

Where [drive] is the letter of the drive that you want to write its partition boot sector.

3. Fix a corrupt master boot record
Master boot record is responsible for starting the Windows boot procedure, in which there is the master boot code that is used to search for active or bootable partition on the partition table. If the master boot record is corrupt, the partition boot sector will not work and Windows will not boot. If you suspect that Windows XP will not boot because the master boot record is corrupted, you can use a tool called Recovery Console Fixmbr.

To use the tool Fixmbr, the Recovery Console command prompt type:
Fixmbr [device_name]

Where [device_name] is the device pathname for the drive that you want to write her master boot record.
Example device pathname for the drive C is:\Device\HardDisk0

4. NTOSKRNL Missing or Corrupt
If the computer can not boot by displaying the message "Missing or Corrupt NTOSKRNL", then upon entering the Recovery Console command prompt, do the following:

* Change to the CD-ROM drive Windows XP is located. Example: C:\> D: press enter
* Type: CD i386 press enter
* Type: expand ntkrnlmp.ex_ C:\Windows\System32\Ntoskrnl.exe press enter
* After the process completes type: EXIT to exit.

5. HAL.DLL Missing or Corrupt
If the computer can not boot by displaying the message "Missing or Corrupt HAL.DLL", then upon entering the Recovery Console command prompt, do the following:

* Type: bootcfg / list to display the contents of the BOOT.INI file
* Type: bootcfg / rebuild to repair.
* After the process completes type: EXIT to exit.

6. Corrupted or Missing \ WINDOWS \ SYSTEM32 \ CONFIG
If the computer can not boot by displaying the message "Windows Could not Start Because the Following files is missing or corrupt \ WINDOWS \ SYSTEM32 \ CONFIG \ SYSTEM or \ WINDOWS \ SYSTEM32 \ CONFIG \ SOFTWARE", then upon entering the Recovery Console command prompt, do following steps:

* Type: cd \ windows \ system32 \ config
* Next depends on the location of the damage:
* Type: ren software software.damage OR ren system system.damage
Next * again also depends on the location of the damage:
* Type: copy \ windows \ repair \ system
* Type: copy \ windows \ repair \ software
* After the process completes type: EXIT to exit.

7. NTLDR or NTDETECT.COM Not Found
If the computer can not boot by displaying the message "NTLDR or NTDETECT.COM Not Found", then upon entering the Recovery Console command prompt, do the following:

A. For the type of FAT partition

* Please you to boot from your Win98 floppy and copy the files NTLDR or NTDETECT.COM from the i386 directory to the drive stem (root) C: \ b.

B. For the type of NTFS partition

* Type: COPY X:\i386\NTLDR C\:
* Type: COPY X:\i386\NTDETECT.COM C:\
where X: is the address of the CD ROM drive, so adjust ..
* After the process completes type: EXIT to exit.

So how to repair Windows with the Recovery Console which I noted from various sources, some I have tried and succeeded. If these methods do not succeed then we can try to repair your Windows XP installation as a whole or forced to reformat and do fresh install of Windows XP.
Good luck

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Latest version of Deep Freeze, Deep Freeze 7

Some time ago I tried to write about the latest Deepfreeze version 7, but because my computer suddenly blue screen then post about this deepfreeze delayed.

Now I will try to discuss this unique software.

The new version of Deep Freeze from Faronics enterprise, enabling it to freeze the current state of the system. An application can safely recommend the system administrator, who served for a local area network services library, school, internet cafe.

No one will protect your system, such as Deep Freeze. The program is highly integrated with the operating system and record all changes made by users, in a special area designated on your hard disk.


After the restart area record cleaned up, and before the user is presented system is really pure. You can install different programs to run a virus, system settings to change or delete system files and registry entries: after a reboot will evaporate from the changes. To access the control panel software, you need to hold down the Shift key and double click the right mouse button on the Deep Freeze icon in the system tray.


Faronics Deep Freeze helps eliminate workstation damage and downtime by making computer configurations indestructible. Once Deep Freeze is installed on a workstation, any changes made to the computer-regardless of whether they intentionally or evil-is never permanent. Deep Freeze provides immediate immunity from many problems that plague today's computer configuration drift-the inevitable, accidental system misconfiguration, malicious software activity, and incidental system degradation.


Deep Freeze computer really make sure the bullet, even when users have full access to system software and settings. Users can enjoy the experience of computing the pure and infinite, while IT personnel freed from tedious helpdesk requests, constant system maintenance, configuration and ongoing displacement.


Balancing Security with Productivity


Deep Freeze is the only solution that effectively balances workstation security with user productivity. By mapping user and application data to the thawed (unprotected) partition or drive, users can store their documents, pictures, music, etc., while still enjoying the total system consistency that Deep Freeze offers.


Resilience Flexible


Deep Freeze offers flexible scheduling options that enable IT administrators to easily create automated update and maintenance periods. Schedule Deep Freeze for the system and virus definition updates occur from the standard time-either with the Deep Freeze Enterprise Console or using your choice of desktop management solutions to third parties.


Visit the Features page for a complete list of capabilities Deep Freeze and options for the two Windows editions: Standard and Enterprise. Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows Server editions are also available.


Discover how Deep Freeze applies to your environment:


Education


Computers in the educational environment is one of the most difficult to manage and secure IT environment. The number of daily users, limited resources staff in place, and a large number of computers and labs that technology personnel must manage all come together to create an IT 'perfect storm'. IT personnel can not afford to have computer systems down for a period of students using computers in the schools to conduct research and complete the task, instructors need computers to record and organize their grades; administrative staff need their workstations to complete their job functions.


Computer Labs


Deep Freeze allows IT administrators to create bulletproof computer labs that provide computational problem-free for instructors and students. Deep Freeze ensures that students are able to use public access computers with the assurance that their session will be free from accidental system misconfiguration, malicious software activity, and incidental system degradation. Personal information is never stored by the computer, which means IT personnel do not have to worry about desktop computers become congested with student projects and files. Computing environment easier to manage, and expensive computer assets continue to run at 100% capacity.


Deep Freeze's ability to prevent stability degradation ensures that scholastic computer labs are able to provide the same experience over and over again regardless of the users on the desktop-essential requirements to successfully teach the concept of class.


Administrative Machinery


Deep Freeze is not just for student machines, but also can be used on instructor and employee computers. Since Deep Freeze offers flexible options for storing user data, it becomes easy to secure workstations with the total resistance while still allowing users to save their jobs. Instructors and staff enjoy the assurance of knowing their computers will never fail them, and IT personnel exempted from having to deal with tedious helpdesk requests.


Library


Deep Freeze ensures that students and staff enjoy a trouble-free library computing experience. Students can use library computers with the assurance that their session will be free from malicious software and reduction system. IT personnel can rest easy with the knowledge that Deep Freeze makes media computers in the declining immune system and software corruption caused by students accessing online media resources during their research.
So my post this time may be useful
forward to the next post

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System Recovery with Comodo Time Machine

Some time ago someone asked me about a system recovery and security using Comodo Time Machine.

This makes an inspiration for me to write a discussion that contains detailed information on Comodo Time Machine.

Comodo Basically Time Machine is not much different from the workstation, that is to return all the changes that occur on a computer system to a previous time, or to the default setting.

Here's an explanation straight from the official site www.comodo.com

Why use Comodo Time Machine (CTM)?

Comodo Time Machine (CTM) is a powerful system rollback utility that allows users to quickly restore their computers to an earlier point in time. CTM 'snapshots' are a complete record of your entire system (including the registry, critical operating system files and user created documents).

Layered Security
* Schedule automatic snapshots to be taken at regular intervals
* Roll back to the last known working state in the event of virus attacks or crashes
* Take snapshots of your computer before large installations or system maintenance

Software Developers and testers can easily restore test systems to the default configuration after each deployment without the need to manually uninstall each application. Home users can even let the kids run amok on the family PC for an afternoon and be safe in the knowledge that any damage can be instantly undone and all files recovered.

Comodo Time Machine features an intuitive, friendly interface which offers quick and easy access to all functionality in the application. Additionally, it also features a sub-console that can be accessed before Windows starts and a Quick Operation console containing shortcuts to important and commonly executed tasks.

Here are some features of Comodo Time Machine :
* Easy to use - even beginners can quickly create system snapshots with a few mouse clicks
* Provides instant and comprehensive system recovery after virus or spyware infections
* Instantly reclaim your machine after devastating system crashes
* Rollback the changes to ALL your documents - not just changes to system files and the registry
* Boot-up console allows you to rollback even when your system will not boot to Windows
* Test new software and network configurations in the knowledge that you can quickly switch back if problems develop
* Completely remove unwanted software installations without the need to uninstall or clean the registry
* Flexible restore options allow you to mount and browse snapshots to recover individual files or folders
* Right click on any file or folder to synchronize it with a snapshot version
* Schedule regular system snapshots to ensure highly relevant restore points
* Network administrators have another way to quickly fix user or software problems
* Libraries, Internet cafes and other publicly shared networks can schedule a total system restore at the end of each session

You can get this software free on the official site www.comodo.com

Download Comodo Time Machine

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Hiren's BootCD 12.0, the most complete tool for all software problems

Hiren's BootCD, that's the most powerful tools to handle all computer software problems, ranging from viruses, lost data, pastition, and so forth.

some time ago I was impressed with the performance of  Hiren's BootCD 11.0, maybe it is time I came back impressed with Hiren's BootCD which has reached version 12.0 with some very nice tool

as I quoted from the official site hirenbootcd.org that explains details about Hiren BootCD 12.0 :
Hiren's BootCD (HBCD) is a completely free bootable CD that contains a load of useful tools you can make use of in a variety of situations like analyzing, recovering and fixing your computer even if the primary operating system can not be booted.


It is a great resource for anyone with computer problems who is having trouble accessing the internet to download programs in an attempt to fix it. It has a multitude of tools divided into a number of categories like partitioning tools, backup, recovery and BIOS/CMOS tools to name a few.

With some simple knowledge about what is contained on the CD, you can use it to repair many problems computer like hard drive failure, virus infections, partitioning, password recovery and data recovery.

We may call it as an emergency cd which every computer technician or home user must have.

We thank and appreciate Hiren for his great BootCD. This site is just a download place for Hiren's BootCD and is not related with Hiren. For developer's homepage please visit Hiren's Homepage under the links.

Partition Tools
If you need to make changes to the partitions on your computer, there are several applications that provides various levels of functionality for accomplishing this goal. You can both create and delete partitions from your computer, even while there are other partitions on the hard drive you are modifying. You can also resize partitions if needed, to change how much space is allocated to them.

Backup and Recovery
There are several backup and recovery tools on Hiren's BootCD. Backup tools like GetDataBack, HDD Scan, Partition Find and Mount, PhotoRec, Recuva, Undelete... let you copy data off of your hard drive and schedule automatic backups to ensure your data is saved to another location. You can also recover deleted data, whether that data was deleted intentionally or accidentally. There are also a few tools that will help you recover data from damaged or corrupted portions of your hard drive if you are unable to recover them through other methods.

Testing Tools
Hiren's BootCD provides a variety of tools for testing different aspects of your computer. If you suspect that your RAM is corrupted or that a piece of hardware on your machine is not functioning properly, there are several applications you can run to determine the problems. You can also perform hard drive tests to see whether your hard drive is physically damaged, and get a report on how much longer your hard drive is expected to work.

Password Tools
Password recovery and modification tools are also provided on Hiren's BootCD. You can change the administrator password on Windows machines, and there are utilities for saving passwords for your online accounts in an encrypted format. You can also encrypt your entire hard drive with Hiren's BootCD so that a password is required to read or write any data from or to your hard drive.

Mini Windows XP
To clear a virus and use a large collection of HBCD tools, choose the Mini Windows XP option. A simple version of Windows XP will load on the computer. It might take a few minutes to load everything because it processes files directly from the CD. Once it has loaded, wait for the Hiren's Boot disk menu to pop up. Select the "Menu" option and scroll through the programs. The disk features Windows password hackers, registry cleaners and a large collection of antivirus software.
See the latest version of Hiren's BootCD Here

Download Hiren BootCD 12.0

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