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Won't boot, even in safe mode
Name: Mike Date: November 29, 2003 at 21:55:52 Pacific OS: Windows2000 CPU/Ram: 750/128
Comment:
I am having problems with a Sony Vaio laptop. It won't boot and when I try to boot in safe mode, it goes through 4 command lines, and then I get a message that says missing file WINNT/SYSTEM32/CONFIG/SYSTEM and to use the recovery disk. This wants to reformat an repartition the drives, and I would like to be able to save many of the files. Any suggestions?
Name: Oldhobo Date: November 30, 2003 at 04:01:48 Pacific
Reply:
Hi Mike. Insert a boot disk and at the Dos Prompt type fdisk /mbr this will refresh your master boot record and should solve your problem. Remember to leave a space between the k and the forward slash/ Have a nice day.
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Response Number 2
Name: bronson Date: November 30, 2003 at 05:51:30 Pacific
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Does the fdisk /mbr command work with windows 2000? I always thought it was for DOS/Win 9x machines....just asking...
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Response Number 3
Name: Mike Date: November 30, 2003 at 09:17:27 Pacific
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OldHobo, Thanks for the try. That didn't help though. Is there another command for Windows2000? thanks
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Response Number 4
Name: Derek Date: November 30, 2003 at 19:03:45 Pacific
Reply:
Not much help I know, but did you spot that there is a Windows 2000 forum (top left)? They may be better able to assist on this.
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