Xp Boot Cd Needed?!

[CyberHunter]

I can't boot up with XP anymore. Possibly a FILE download was dirty..not sure... Wont boot up in normal or safe mode. BLUE SCREEN pops up then REBOOTS automatically. its been 3 days now. I dont know whats going..

do i need to download, a rescue cd? or win xp cd?


http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/secu...ces/rescue-cd/


I download and ran, f-secure rescue disk, detected nothing at all 100% complete and 0 Malware found. Other rescue disks, kaspersky, bitdefender. didnt work for me.

Still having problems booting up normal. any help?! 

[jkolak]

First step is to select Last Good Configuration instead of Safe Mode on the F8 selection screen.

If that doesn't work, use your XP installation disk to try a repair install.

If that doesn't work, you can go to a boot utility CD to try a closer inspection of the problem.

[CyberHunter]

How can I repair? I dont have a Win XP Cd.


If that doesn't work, you can go to a boot utility CD to try a closer inspection of the problem.

where can I get that
?

[jkolak]

First, of all, you skipped step one, Last Good Configuration. Can you get the screen from tapping F8 on bootup that allows you to choose Safe Mode and Last Good Configuration? If so, you need to try Last Good Configuration first.

You have to have an XP installation CD to try a repair.

Because Windows is not OpenSource, you have to have an XP Installation CD to build a boot disk at someplace like http://winbuilder.net/

It takes some technical knowledge to make an XP Live CD (boot CD), but the site does have recommended pre-made projects that you can build if you can follow instructions.

You can also search the net for other boot CDs.

You can download a Linux Live CD from somewhere like http://www.ubuntu.com

Whichever route you take, it means after you boot up the external operating system, you will then be able to inspect your hard drive and Windows system files to see what's wrong. If you don't understand what you are looking at, and don't know how to repair your installation, it won't do you any good to have a boot CD.

Therefore, it is in your best interests to try Step One first, and then if that fails, find an XP Installation CD to automate the repair process.

[Allan]

What is the blue screen error you are getting?

[dahlarbear]

Disable the auto restart so you may post the blue screen information Allan asked for.  From the Windows Advanced Options menu accessed via <F8> during system startup, you should select the "Disable automatic restart on system failure" option in order to stop on the BSOD display.

[CyberHunter]

First, of all, you skipped step one, Last Good Configuration. Can you get the screen from tapping F8 on bootup that allows you to choose Safe Mode and Last Good Configuration? If so, you need to try Last Good Configuration first.

You have to have an XP installation CD to try a repair.

Because Windows is not OpenSource, you have to have an XP Installation CD to build a boot disk at someplace like http://winbuilder.net/

It takes some technical knowledge to make an XP Live CD (boot CD), but the site does have recommended pre-made projects that you can build if you can follow instructions.

You can also search the net for other boot CDs.

You can download a Linux Live CD from somewhere like http://www.ubuntu.com

Whichever route you take, it means after you boot up the external operating system, you will then be able to inspect your hard drive and Windows system files to see what's wrong. If you don't understand what you are looking at, and don't know how to repair your installation, it won't do you any good to have a boot CD.

Therefore, it is in your best interests to try Step One first, and then if that fails, find an XP Installation CD to automate the repair process.

  I only have BT3  burned into a CD that works for me, thats linux right?

[CyberHunter]

What is the blue screen error you are getting?

A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.

If this if the first time you've seen this stop error screen.
restart  your computer. If this scren appears again. Follow

Disable or uninstall  any anti-virus. disk defragmentation
or backup utilities. Check your hard drive configuration.
and check if any update drivers. Run CHKDSK /F to check
for hard drive corruption and then restart your computer.

Technical Information:

***STOP: 0x00000024 (0x001902FE,0xF7A5E378,0xF745E074,0x87212805)

[CyberHunter]

Disable the auto restart so you may post the blue screen information Allan asked for.  From the Windows Advanced Options menu accessed via <F8> during system startup, you should select the "Disable automatic restart on system failure" option in order to stop on the BSOD display.

Ok did it.. 

A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.

If this if the first time you've seen this stop error screen.
restart  your computer. If this scren appears again. Follow

Disable or uninstall  any anti-virus. disk defragmentation
or backup utilities. Check your hard drive configuration.
and check if any update drivers. Run CHKDSK /F to check
for hard drive corruption and then restart your computer.

Technical Information:

***STOP: 0x00000024 (0x001902FE,0xF7A5E378,0xF745E074,0x87212805)

[Geek-9pm]

Did the OP ever say what kind of PC he has?
Laptop? Vista? New? Home cooked?
Brand? Model?
No Install CD for any Microsoft OS?

From from the posts, I think his is...
trying to rest a Microwave Oven


 

[CyberHunter]

Did the OP ever say what kind of PC he has?
Laptop? Vista? New? Home cooked?
Brand? Model?
No Install CD for any Microsoft OS?

From from the posts, I think his is...
trying to rest a Microwave Oven


 

Laptop
Windows XP Home, Sp3
Toshiba Satellite

[dahlarbear]

1.  You are the third person within the last few days to post with this Stop Code.  Unfortunately neither of the other two have reported a successful resolution yet.  Their threads are:
     a.  http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,98296.msg666518.html#msg666518
     b.  http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,98338.msg666777.html#msg666777


2.  There are several steps you may take in an attempt to isolate and resolve the underlying problem.  Success is not guaranteed.  Start with the easiest test.

First step is to select Last Good Configuration instead of Safe Mode on the F8 selection screen.

Attempt to boot "Last known good configuration" from Windows Advanced Options menu.  While I'd be surprised if it resolves your issue, it's simple enough to try.  Report back with your results.


3.  Backup Data.  You should "backup" any data you cannot afford to lose before it gets "mangled" during any further recovery attempts.

Best choice is to "slave" your hard drive to a compatible working computer system and read, backup, and/or "fix" its file system from there.  Except for the "hard drive", this removes any power, hardware, firmware, overheating issues with the original system from the problem domain.

If you don't have a working computer system available, look for bootable operating system media (Live CD?) that will permit you read access to the file system(s) on your hard drive.

I only have BT3  burned into a CD that works for me, thats linux right?

I have no clue what "BT3" is or what it stands for...


From http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/ms793935.aspx

One possible cause of this bug check is disk corruption. Corruption in the NTFS file system or bad blocks (sectors) on the hard disk can induce this error. Corrupted SCSI and IDE drivers can also adversely affect the system's ability to read and write to disk, thus causing the error.

4.  chkdsk.  Standard operating procedure is to use "chkdsk /r" to verify integrity of file system and search hard drive for bad sectors within file system.  It may be accessed from a bootable CD or the working computer's operating system.  Many on this forum are adament that it should only be run from a bootable CD.  You would need to get a compatible Windows XP Install CD or download and write (not copy) the following Recovery Console iso image to a bootable CD-R.


5.  You may also run bootable diagnostics to check your memory and/or hard drive.  Let us know if you need links to download and create suitable bootable media for those tests.


6.  Other options would require a hard drive restore/recovery partition, restore/recovery CDs, or Windows XP Install CD (and there's no guarantee that would resolve the underlying problem).
     a.  Restore/recovery of windows from hard drive partition or CDs.
     b.  Repair installation of of windows.
     c.  Parallel installation of windows to another partition and/or directory.
     d.  Wipe current partition (delete) and reinstall to new partition.

[Geek-9pm]

Laptop
Windows XP Home, Sp3
Toshiba Satellite

Thank you.
Which Toshiba? When did you get it?
Why does it have XP on it?
Did it eve have Vista?
Do you get automatic updates?
Do you use it for gaming?
Do you use it often on the internet?
Do you use it in a public Wi-Fi area?
Do other people use it?

If this is a recent model of their make,
you have to call Toshiba. Ask for a recovery disk with windows for your model. Expect to pay about $25 mow or less.
Have your warranty registration number before you call 1-800-457-7777

[CyberHunter]

1.  You are the third person within the last few days to post with this Stop Code.  Unfortunately neither of the other two have reported a successful resolution yet.  Their threads are:
     a.  http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,98296.msg666518.html#msg666518
     b.  http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,98338.msg666777.html#msg666777

  I'll take a look on those thanks

2.  There are several steps you may take in an attempt to isolate and resolve the underlying problem.  Success is not guaranteed.  Start with the easiest test.
Attempt to boot "Last known good configuration" from Windows Advanced Options menu.  While I'd be surprised if it resolves your issue, it's simple enough to try.  Report back with your results.

Tried 3-4 times still same results


3.  Backup Data.  You should "backup" any data you cannot afford to lose before it gets "mangled" during any further recovery attempts.

Best choice is to "slave" your hard drive to a compatible working computer system and read, backup, and/or "fix" its file system from there.  Except for the "hard drive", this removes any power, hardware, firmware, overheating issues with the original system from the problem domain.

If you don't have a working computer system available, look for bootable operating system media (Live CD?) that will permit you read access to the file system(s) on your hard drive.
I have no clue what "BT3" is or what it stands for...

BT3, meaning Back Track 3 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BackTrack
  How can I back up if I cant boot up And I have another available computer..with 2-3 Black Cds and 1 Flash Drive.

From http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/ms793935.aspx4.  chkdsk.  Standard operating procedure is to use "chkdsk /r" to verify integrity of file system and search hard drive for bad sectors within file system.  It may be accessed from a bootable CD or the working computer's operating system.  Many on this forum are adament that it should only be run from a bootable CD.  You would need to get a compatible Windows XP Install CD or download and write (not copy) the following Recovery Console iso image to a bootable CD-R.


From Boot up I have 2 Options to start with, Recovery Console or Windows Xp. I ran Recovery Console and did..
commands, fixboot, fixmbr, chkdsk /r and /p
Same results and now I can't use it anymore its asking for Admin Password. which I dont know what it is. Tried, clear, set, password, none, and my Admin Password I use to log in to, none of them work

5.  You may also run bootable diagnostics to check your memory and/or hard drive.  Let us know if you need links to download and create suitable bootable media for those tests.


6.  Other options would require a hard drive restore/recovery partition, restore/recovery CDs, or Windows XP Install CD (and there's no guarantee that would resolve the underlying problem).
     a.  Restore/recovery of windows from hard drive partition or CDs.
     b.  Repair installation of of windows.
     c.  Parallel installation of windows to another partition and/or directory.
     d.  Wipe current partition (delete) and reinstall to new partition.

I dont have Win Xp CD,   but I'll try and borrow it I guess. or if theres a link for download anywhere I can use.

[CyberHunter]

Thank you.
Which Toshiba? When did you get it? << Toshiba Satellite M55-S3512 , got it from a friend 3 years ago
Why does it have XP on it? << Win Xp Home Edition, Sp3
Did it eve have Vista? << No
Do you get automatic updates? << Yes had it, then 2-3 months disabled the option for automatic updates.
Do you use it for gaming? <<< No
Do you use it often on the internet? <<< Yes
Do you use it in a public Wi-Fi area? << No
Do other people use it? <<< No

If this is a recent model of their make,
you have to call Toshiba. Ask for a recovery disk with windows for your model. Expect to pay about $25 mow or less.
Have your warranty registration number before you call 1-800-457-7777