Boot into DOS and still see NTFS partition?

[jisoo23]

I'm trying to get into DOS via start-up disk so that I can manually copy a file off my Windows XP cd into the Windows directory. Problem is that any start-up floppy from the Windows 98 era does not see the NTFS partition nor do I see any way of exiting to the command-line through the Windows XP CD boot process. I can't simply hit F8 during the Windows XP start-up because I get the blue screen before I get a chance, which is why I'm trying to copy a file over in the first place (it looks like it's the only culprit). Does anyone know of any sort of start-up floppy or something that will allow me to do this?

Thanks!
Jisoo23

 

[jthiessen]

Because it is an NTFS partition, you need to access your installation through the Windows XP recovery console. See this link.

http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/wxprcons.htm

This will give you a good summary. What exactly are you tryint to copy? Do you have a corrupt system file? See this link.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;314058

Good Luck

Josh

MCSE, CCNA, MCT, MCP

 

[bcastner]

Start, Run, MSCONFIG
Click the 'Expand File' button at bottom right.

 

[jthiessen]

He's BSODing on boot Bill.

Josh

MCSE, CCNA, MCT, MCP

 

[rmiley]

Take a look at bootdisk.com and go down to the "NTFS Bootdisk"

http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm

Here is the readme file if you want to see if this is what you are looking for.

http://www.bootdisk.com/readntfs.htm

Good Luck

 

[linney]

If all else fails here is the general fallback position.

If they don't work you could try repairing windows by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates (no problem if you substitute them with SP2) but your files and programs will be untouched.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP (Q315341)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q315/3/41.asp

Another thing that can be a lifesaver is to run ChkDsk /r from the Recovery Console or to look at this -

An easy to follow recovery console description when unable to start computer due to corrupt registry.

http://www.digitalwebcast.com/2002/03_mar/tutorials/cw_boot_toot.htm

This is a layman's version of Q307545 in simple language.

 

[jisoo23]

Thanks guys, I think jthiessen has the best remedy for me. I tried the NTFS boot disk already but it doesn't recognize the CD-ROM =/ Appreciate the info!