Computer/Carputer problem (video added)

[Berto]

you will be needing a windows xp disc for the next step lol.

do you know what operating system is on there? xp? vista? 7?

Damn. Haha.

That brings up 2 problems though,

1) I don't have the disk.

And

2) I don't have a disk drive, just USB slots.

And it has Windows XP Pro

[Sheena]

you will be making a slightly small purchase. you will be needing a USB CD/DVD drive.

then you will need to follow these steps.

If you have no bootable XP media (or are not sure what you have) create a bootable XP Recovery Console CD and be sure what you have (no XP media required).

This is not the same as any recovery disks that might have come with a store bought system.

You can make a bootable Recovery Console CD by downloading an ISO file and burning it to a CD.

The bootable ISO image file you need to download is called:

xp_rec_con.iso

Download the ISO file from here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?ueyyzfymmig

Use a new CD and this free and easy program to burn your ISO file and create your bootable CD (do not install UniBlue or the Ask Toolbar - ever!):

http://www.imgburn.com/

Here are some instructions for ImgBurn:

http://forum.imgburn...hp?showtopic=61

It would be a good idea to test your bootable CD on a computer that is working.

You may need to adjust the computer BIOS settings to use the CD ROM drive as the first boot device instead of the hard disk. These adjustments are made before Windows tries to load. If you miss it, you will have to reboot the system again.

When you boot on the CD, follow the prompts:

Press any key to boot from CD...

The Windows Setup... will proceed.

Press 'R' to enter the Recovery Console.

Select the installation you want to access (usually 1: C:\WINDOWS)

You may be asked to enter the Administrator password (usually empty).

You should be in the C:\WINDOWS folder. This is the same as the

C:\WINDOWS folder you see in explorer.

The Recovery Console allows basic file commands like: copy, rename, replace, delete, cd, chkdsk, fixboot, fixmbr, etc.

For a list of Recovery Console commands, enter help at the prompt or read about the XP Recovery Console here:

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/recovery_console_cmds.mspx?mfr=true

A good idea before starting things is to first verify the integrity of your file system using the chkdsk command.

From the command prompt window run the chkdsk command on the drive where Windows is installed to try to repair any problems on the afflicted drive.

Running chkdsk is fine even if it doesn't find any problems. It will not hurt anything to run it.

Assuming your boot drive is C, run the following command:

chkdsk /f /r

Let chkdsk finish and correct any problems it might find.

It may take a long time for chkdsk to complete or it may appear to be 'stuck'. Be patient. If the HDD light is still flashing, chkdsk is doing something. Keep an eye on the percentage amount to be sure it is still making progress. It may even appear to go backwards sometimes.

You should run chkdsk /r again until it finds no errors to correct.

Remove the CD and type 'exit' to leave the RC and restart the computer.

You do not have to adjust the BIOS again to boot on the HDD since the CD will not be present.

[Berto]

you will be making a slightly small purchase. you will be needing a USB CD/DVD drive.

then you will need to follow these steps.

If you have no bootable XP media (or are not sure what you have) create a bootable XP Recovery Console CD and be sure what you have (no XP media required).

This is not the same as any recovery disks that might have come with a store bought system.

You can make a bootable Recovery Console CD by downloading an ISO file and burning it to a CD.

The bootable ISO image file you need to download is called:

xp_rec_con.iso

Download the ISO file from here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?ueyyzfymmig

Use a new CD and this free and easy program to burn your ISO file and create your bootable CD (do not install UniBlue or the Ask Toolbar - ever!):

http://www.imgburn.com/

Here are some instructions for ImgBurn:

http://forum.imgburn...hp?showtopic=61

It would be a good idea to test your bootable CD on a computer that is working.

You may need to adjust the computer BIOS settings to use the CD ROM drive as the first boot device instead of the hard disk. These adjustments are made before Windows tries to load. If you miss it, you will have to reboot the system again.

When you boot on the CD, follow the prompts:

Press any key to boot from CD...

The Windows Setup... will proceed.

Press 'R' to enter the Recovery Console.

Select the installation you want to access (usually 1: C:\WINDOWS)

You may be asked to enter the Administrator password (usually empty).

You should be in the C:\WINDOWS folder. This is the same as the

C:\WINDOWS folder you see in explorer.

The Recovery Console allows basic file commands like: copy, rename, replace, delete, cd, chkdsk, fixboot, fixmbr, etc.

For a list of Recovery Console commands, enter help at the prompt or read about the XP Recovery Console here:

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/recovery_console_cmds.mspx?mfr=true

A good idea before starting things is to first verify the integrity of your file system using the chkdsk command.

From the command prompt window run the chkdsk command on the drive where Windows is installed to try to repair any problems on the afflicted drive.

Running chkdsk is fine even if it doesn't find any problems. It will not hurt anything to run it.

Assuming your boot drive is C, run the following command:

chkdsk /f /r

Let chkdsk finish and correct any problems it might find.

It may take a long time for chkdsk to complete or it may appear to be 'stuck'. Be patient. If the HDD light is still flashing, chkdsk is doing something. Keep an eye on the percentage amount to be sure it is still making progress. It may even appear to go backwards sometimes.

You should run chkdsk /r again until it finds no errors to correct.

Remove the CD and type 'exit' to leave the RC and restart the computer.

You do not have to adjust the BIOS again to boot on the HDD since the CD will not be present.

Damn I'm gonna have to read over that a couple times. Haha.

But I'm gonna try to pick the drive up right now if I can get to Best Buy on time.

How's this one?

http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=3447935&pid=1218403509174#customer-overview

[Sheena]

thats a little expensive..

unless you just have to have it i suggest buying online (newegg) and having it shipped.

but yes, that one will work for your needs.

ask about their return policy, you can just use it to fix the issue, then return it after.

simply appear stupid and they will fold.

"if its not fast enough can i return it for a refund?"

[Berto]

thats a little expensive..

unless you just have to have it i suggest buying online (newegg) and having it shipped.

but yes, that one will work for your needs.

ask about their return policy, you can just use it to fix the issue, then return it after.

simply appear stupid and they will fold.

"if its not fast enough can i return it for a refund?"

I'll probably look around WalMart for a cheaper one and if I can't find something that seems good for cheap I'll just get it online and wait for shipping.

Thanks for all the help, I'll be sure to post updates or questions when I start that process.

[Sheena]

yes sir, anything i can do to contribute.

i go to mexico sat morning. but i know maxim can solve this issue in case i miss it

[Berto]

yes sir, anything i can do to contribute.

i go to mexico sat morning. but i know maxim can solve this issue in case i miss it

That's what make this forum good, a lot of people are willing to help.

And Mexico sounds fun, vacations spot or a town there?

I haven't been there in a while.

[Sheena]

vacation spot. a resort or something, first out of the country experience, so im excited

[Berto]

vacation spot. a resort or something, first out of the country experience, so im excited

You're gonna enjoy it.

Mexico has some real nice vacation spots. The beaches over there are amazing.

And if you go into some of the towns or cities you should go into some of the churches (you don't have to be religious) to check them out some of them have some amazing art in them.

[Sheena]

ill see if i cant check it out, thanks for the tips :]

not real sure if we will be leaving the resort though. but we will def be on the beach