To use the Windows XP Recovery Console:

To use the Windows XP Recovery Console: The Windows XP Recovery Console allows you to: Use, copy, rename, or replace operating system files and folders. Enable or disable service or device startup when you next start your computer. Repair the file system boot sector or the Master Boot Record (MBR). Create and format partitions on drives. Here's how to use the Recovery Console: Insert the Windows XP CD into your CD-ROM drive, and then restart your computer. On the menu that appears, click Install Windows XP. Press R to repair the selected Windows installation. When you use the Recovery Console, you will be prompted to enter the Administrator account password. If you enter an incorrect password three times, the Recovery Console will close. If the database that contains user account information for your computer is missing or damaged, you will not be able to use the Recovery Console. After you enter your password and the Recovery Console starts, type exit to restart the computer. The Recovery Console has some other limitations. For details, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 314058: Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console.