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my XP CD doesn't have repair option?
« on: November 27, 2012, 02:40:50 pm »
I try to repair Windows system using a boot CD but there is no option to repair Windows?
Any idea what's going on?

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Re: my XP CD doesn't have repair option?
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2012, 02:42:38 pm »
When you boot off the cd it should come up with an option to hit "R" to do a repair.

AT the same time there are better ways of doing a repair
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

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Re: my XP CD doesn't have repair option?
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2012, 03:12:02 pm »
I have the same problem here as they are there to have the same problem too!

I'll try some things and see if that helped  http://superuser.com/questions/35290/xp-cd-doesnt-offer-repair-option

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Re: my XP CD doesn't have repair option?
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2012, 03:14:30 pm »
Are you using the same disk that you installed it with?

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Re: my XP CD doesn't have repair option?
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2012, 03:47:57 pm »
Are you using the same disk that you installed it with?

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yes

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Re: my XP CD doesn't have repair option?
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2012, 03:50:07 pm »
Then I am not sure why it isnt showing the option.

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Re: my XP CD doesn't have repair option?
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2012, 05:25:27 pm »
Maybe you need to check the version of Windows XP Cd that I have!
« Last Edit: November 27, 2012, 05:31:41 pm by G-hot »

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Re: my XP CD doesn't have repair option?
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2012, 12:05:28 pm »
You said it was the same cd you installed with. So it shouldnt matter :wink:

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Re: my XP CD doesn't have repair option?
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2012, 01:18:14 pm »
ok than and So why the repair option does not appear?

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Re: my XP CD doesn't have repair option?
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2012, 01:20:29 pm »
LIke I said I dont know. It is the same cd you installed with.

Perhaps because your cd is outdated and you installed service pack 3?

You just did a reinstall why do you need to do a repair install already?

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Re: my XP CD doesn't have repair option?
« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2012, 01:31:59 pm »
LIke I said I dont know. It is the same cd you installed with.

Perhaps because your cd is outdated and you installed service pack 3?

You just did a reinstall why do you need to do a repair install already?

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Yes my cd, it was with the service pack 2 But I had to upgrade my system for more security and this includes to install Service Pack 3!
But why do I need to repair my system again? Because those stupid infection that hit my system over and over again Right here http://support.emsisoft.com/topic/9892-this-stupid-p2pwormwin32polip-hollback/

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Re: my XP CD doesn't have repair option?
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2012, 01:33:35 pm »
Your going to need a xp cd with SP3 on it then to get the repair option.

Also remember that a lot of viruses will get on your system off sites with infected ads through java and or flash. Always make sure those are up to date :wink:

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Re: my XP CD doesn't have repair option?
« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2012, 01:43:18 pm »
OK.But can I create a Windows CD  with Service Pack 3 without downloading Windows Service Pack 3 CD ?

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Re: my XP CD doesn't have repair option?
« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2012, 01:45:07 pm »
Yes it is called slip streaming.

This tool will help you
http://www.nliteos.com/

http://www.nliteos.com/guide/

Shane