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I have installed Recovery Console from my XP (Home) CD, so that when I START my computer it gives me the option of logging on to the Recovery Console or choosing Windows Home.

If I choose Recovery Console (as I need to repair Windows) I see this only:

1) C:/Windows

So, I enter the number 1. It tells me this is an invalid command line (!!) and suggests I press help.

When I do that it gives me a list of options, but which do I choose so that I can repair Windows?

Many thanks.

SteveWho told you you needed to use repair console to "repair" Windows? What is wrong with your Windows installation?
Thanks for your reply.

If I go to Run and type in msconfig32.exe I cannot see any of my system information.

I thought I might be able to RETRIEVE it by repairing the O/S. I cannot use System Restore as I am unsure that I have ever been able to see System Information.

Thanks.

Steve 1. What "system information" are you TRYING to access? It's not clear which information, screen, or program you're trying to access. You MAY be trying to repair a non-problem.

2. Instead of "msconfig32.exe", try "msconfig" without the quotes. "msconfig32.exe" gives me an error message.

3. A different set of information may be accessed from Start Menu via:

Start-> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> System Information

4. You're a dangerous man "Steve", but I admire your spirit - "To go where no man has gone before".

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4. You're a dangerous man "Steve", but I admire your spirit - "To go where no man has gone before".
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You can also type dxdiag in RUN.Sorry, it's msinfo32.exe - it should show all the System Information.

dxdiag works, thanks 'dangerous' Carbon Dudeoxide

I think System Information should show something similar but in a different format (small menu to the left, and larger frame in the middle).

SteveWow, I didn't know msinfo32 existed....Thanks for that. Try typing it in and see what appears - and that's what doesn't appear in mine!

SteveSo you don't have it?

I'm not sure but you may want to have a look here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290368/en-usQuote
If I choose Recovery Console (as I need to repair Windows) I see this only:

1) C:/Windows

So, I enter the number 1. It tells me this is an invalid command line (!!) and suggests I press help.

The RC now becomes a boot option....simply highlight it with the spacebar or Tab and hit Enter...Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 07, 2008, 11:29:49 AM
So you don't have it?

I'm not sure but you may want to have a look here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290368/en-us

Interesting - the referenced article indicates that the file is part of Office not the OS; doesn't sound like Recovery Console will do it.Quote from: drmsucks on July 08, 2008, 05:41:38 PM
the referenced article indicates that the file is part of Office not the OS

The application MSinfo32.exe was introduced with Office 97 but was included in Windows 2000, following which it became part of the OS.

I note that a missing MSinfo32.exe does happen with some malware infestations, so I suggest a thorough virus and spyware scan, and then if necessary the OP can replace the file from a Windows install disk using Replacer

http://www3.telus.net/_/replacer/Hello Dias

Thanks for your message.

So I download and install 'Recovery' and then use my XP installation CD?

I have now removed the Recovery Console as I don't think it's the right tool for the job.

Cheers

Steve


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