- #WINDOWS XP RECOVERY CONSOLE COMMANDS REPAIRING DRIVERS#
- #WINDOWS XP RECOVERY CONSOLE COMMANDS REPAIRING DRIVER#
Run Verifier.exe and go to Create standard settings -> Automatically select all drivers installed on this computer.
#WINDOWS XP RECOVERY CONSOLE COMMANDS REPAIRING DRIVER#
Windows features a well-hidden tool to help you detect driver issues. Obviously, your first priority should be to roll back drivers or uninstall programs that might have rendered your system useless – you probably know all that, so let's jump into some lesser known steps if all that fails.
If your PC boots into Safe Mode, it's a great way to get things moving again. Note: The fixboot, fixmbr, and chkdsk commands are also available and will help you get your XP client back on track. However, Microsoft detailed literally all troubleshooting techniques (for XP, not Vista or 7) in a TechNet post called " Troubleshooting the Startup process." Go to the "To start Recovery Console." chapter and read all there is to know about saving and restoring Windows XP’s boot process. While some of our tips work under Windows XP, that OS has no equivalent to Windows Recovery Environment or a startup repair tool to help you deal with boot issues in the most effective way. Next, try disabling all built-in devices, such as onboard Wi-Fi chips, sound cards, or LAN adapters. In that case, unplug all USB devices, starting with hubs, that don't work. I'd also advise you to unplug all devices from your machine: If you're staring at a black screen before or after the Windows logo appears and don't get any error messages at all, you're usually looking at some form of hardware detection error.
If that's not working, Windows Startup Repair and Safe Mode are your anchors. That's why it's smart to use this mode before you run Safe Mode. You can invoke a "Last Known Good" mode you by hitting F8 repeatedly just before the Windows boot screen appears - it works more often than you might think, as it restores all changes made to your hardware profile and registry made during your last session (or successful boot). Of 2 Try some quick troubleshootingīefore really digging in and mucking with boot and system files, you should try these troubleshooting tips.