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ablokeinlondon

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May 29th, 2006 11:00

Fixboot in Recovery Console

Hi

What does the Fixboot command in Reovery Console actually do?

And if you use it, does it delete any data?

Thanks a lot

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kancer
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Posted May 29th, 2006 14:00

hi there

Check this link

http://www.computerhope.com/fixmbr.htm#01

And this does not make you lose data

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ablokeinlondon
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Posted May 29th, 2006 14:00
Cheers.

Also, what is Fixmbr and does it casue data loss?

Thanks a lot.
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kancer
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Posted May 29th, 2006 14:00
hi there

the FIXBOOT command fixes any problems with the boot.ini file of your OS.

Situations where the boot.ini file corrupted or missing can be fixed using this command.

It does not cause any loss of data.

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venu_sandy
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Posted May 31st, 2006 02:00
How to USe FIXBOOT...!

1:Insert the Bootable Windows XP CD.

2:Press 'R' at the Wlcome Screen

3:Then you will provided with the Recovery Console..

4:type in FIXBOOT .if your system throws an error stating UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME...

5:This will solve the problem..