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07-10-2003, 08:04 PM
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how do install a cdrom driver in the recovery console so I can use my cdrom in setup?
My cdrom will work when Im in the recovery console, but when I resume setup, the cdrom is not detected and setup cant copy the files needed! How can I get a driver installed so I can get my cdrom working in setup so files can be copied?
I am trying to repair an installation of windows 2000. Thanks, Bigron |
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07-10-2003, 09:46 PM
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you do not need any drivers installed
just go into the bios and set the boot device to the cd drom drive, save and reboot with the cd in the drive |
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07-11-2003, 01:56 AM
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Im doing a recovery install, not a full install. I dont want to erase everything on the computer.
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07-11-2003, 02:18 AM
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You won't - if you choose the Repair option during Setup.
Boot from the W2K CD. If you can't boot from the CD, then you need to use the Setup Floppy disk set At the "Welcome to Setup" section press R to begin the repair process Specify whether you want to use automatic or manual and whether you want to use your ERD (Emergency Repair Disk)- if you have one HTH |
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07-11-2003, 08:19 AM
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still nothing
when i boot from cd and start the recovery setup,the cd works fine. But when the computer reboots to continue the setup it comes up asking where the files are located and the cd wont work!
Anything else? |
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07-11-2003, 01:24 PM
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is the cd on a ide conection or a pci add on card ?
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07-12-2003, 05:04 AM
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ide connection
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07-12-2003, 05:35 AM
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Are you using a full retail version W2K CD or a proprietary Recovery CD?
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07-12-2003, 12:22 PM
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in the recovery console can you copy the win2k cd to the hdd and run setup from the hdd ?
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07-12-2003, 06:02 PM
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just a hunch have you tried fix boot and check disk and fix mbr
as the problam may not be with your cdrom but with your hdd boot sector |
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