Monsoon Posted June 18, 2013 Author ID:692560 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I can choose recovery console and I get to where it asks me my password, but it will not accept my password.. i know it is the correct password, when I try to start normally i can get to the user login screen where it asks for my password and it works there but crashes right after that.I'm guessing I need a different way to get to a cmd prompt to manually use your commands from above? maybe a usb boot drive that will boot to a cmd prompt? Or is there a way to create an XP Pro USB boot that would include the service pack 2 files as my installation disc does not have them? Man this is frustrating! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychotic Posted June 18, 2013 ID:692565 Share Posted June 18, 2013 you have pm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsoon Posted June 18, 2013 Author ID:692576 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Thanks Psychotic, but it did not work.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychotic Posted June 18, 2013 ID:692578 Share Posted June 18, 2013 To make a XP disk with SP3, follow these instructions up to the end of Part 4: http://winsupersite.com/windows-xp/slipstreaming-windows-xp-service-pack-3-sp3 Then create a bootable usb stick containing this ISO: http://reboot.pro/topic/17327-tutorial-install-windows-xp-from-usb-in-a-simple-way/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsoon Posted June 18, 2013 Author ID:692584 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Ok I think I'm running out of options, everywhere i go it's a dead end.. I can't create the slipstream as I do not have a cd drive on this computer, only on the computer i cannot boot. I would need a pre-made XP Pro SP2 or 3 slipstreamed version, but I'm sure that's not allowed. If I can't find another way to fix the password issue, or somehow boot directly to CMD from USB I may have to go looking for an updated installation disc that includes at least SP2. Even if I dig up the disc, I imagine with my recent luck the password issue would still be a problem.. Unless the repair option after i choose set up will not ask for a password.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychotic Posted June 18, 2013 ID:692586 Share Posted June 18, 2013 and this will not work because your installed system is SP3 and your setup disk is only SP 1 or 2... Let´s try something completely different: Try this please. You will need a USB drive. Download http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/unetbootin-xpud-windows-latest.exe & http://noahdfear.net/downloads/bootable/xPUD/xpud-0.9.2.iso to the desktop of your clean computerInsert your USB drivePress Start > My Computer > right click your USB drive > choose Format > Quick formatDouble click the unetbootin-xpud-windows-387.exe that you just downloadedPress Run then OKSelect the DiskImage option then click the browse button located on the right side of the textbox field.Browse to and select the xpud-0.9.2.iso file you downloadedVerify the correct drive letter is selected for your USB device then click OKIt will install a little bootable OS on your USB deviceOnce the files have been written to the device you will be prompted to reboot ~ do not reboot and instead just Exit the UNetbootin interfaceAfter it has completed do not choose to reboot the clean computer simply close the installerNext download http://noahdfear.net/downloads/driver.sh to your USBRemove the USB and insert it in the sick computerBoot the Sick computerPress F12 and choose to boot from the USBFollow the promptsA Welcome to xPUD screen will appearPress FileExpand mntsda1,2...usually corresponds to your HDDsdb1 is likely your USBClick on the folder that represents your USB drive (sdb1 ?)Confirm that you see driver.sh that you downloaded therePress Tool at the topChoose Open TerminalType bash driver.shPress EnterAfter it has finished a report will be located on your USB drive named report.txtRemove the USB drive and insert back in your working computer and navigate to report.txt Please note - all text entries are case sensitive Copy and paste the report.txt for my review Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsoon Posted June 18, 2013 Author ID:692600 Share Posted June 18, 2013 it does not work, after I choose my language it shuts down with a fatal screen error: no screens found, and leaves me at ash-4..0# prompt.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychotic Posted June 18, 2013 ID:692613 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Your video hardware is unsupported. Add this file to your usb device and try again: http://mesrss.free.fr/xpud/opt/driver.opt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychotic Posted June 18, 2013 ID:692619 Share Posted June 18, 2013 EDIT: you have to put the file into the opt directory Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsoon Posted June 18, 2013 Author ID:692620 Share Posted June 18, 2013 same error.. definitely do appreciate all the help though, will have to send you off a donation regardless of the outcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychotic Posted June 18, 2013 ID:692621 Share Posted June 18, 2013 The file must be in an opt directory. So create a directory named opt at the root of the used usb device, copy driver.opt into and try to to start the sick computer. Try it 2 or 3 times as this software is under development and the opt packages are sometimes not loaded. Also tell me the exact specification of your computer (developer, model, etc.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsoon Posted June 18, 2013 Author ID:692630 Share Posted June 18, 2013 tried it 6 times, no luck, keep getting the same error.. the system is ASUS with an intel core i3. I would be happy at this moment to at least be able to somehow access my important files and be able to move them to usb to save them, then I could just reinstall windows.. I don't even have another computer that i could use to slave the corrupted one.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychotic Posted June 18, 2013 ID:692631 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Try the following: During startup, hit the tab key and type the following: initrd=/opt/driver.opt Hit enter. Report what happens It has to say "loading driver.opt" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsoon Posted June 18, 2013 Author ID:692650 Share Posted June 18, 2013 i finally got it to say loading driver.opt but still get the same error.. I'm about out of time for the day though, I'll see if i can dig up another computer to use to slave the sick hard drive, then get back to you. Thanks for all the help so far, will get back with an update soon. Thanks again Psychotic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychotic Posted June 18, 2013 ID:692653 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I´ll do some research meanwhile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychotic Posted June 24, 2013 ID:695203 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Boot-Repair-Disc:DOWNLOAD BOOT-REPAIR-DISKNote: Select the right version depending on which windows is installed on your system. Then burn it on CD or put it on USB key via Unetbootin Insert the Boot-Repair-Disk and reboot the PC, Choose your language, Connect internet if possible Click "Recommended repair" When finished, you are provided a link to paste.ubuntu.com - write it down somewhere Reboot the pc --> solves the majority of bootsector/GRUB/MBR problems Post up the link you wrote down at step 6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Naggar Posted June 30, 2013 ID:697246 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Due to the lack of feedback this topic is closed to prevent others from posting here. If you need this topic reopened, please send a Private Message to any one of the moderating team members. Please include a link to this thread with your request. This applies only to the originator of this thread. Other members who need assistance please start your own topic in a new thread. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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