Windows XP Recovery Console provides an easy way for user to troubleshoot Windows XP system problems, when the system is having difficulty booting up.

The Recovery Console provides system repair and recovery functionality.

To start Windows XP Recovery Console

1. Insert Windows XP Setup CD into CD drive and restart the system.
2. In Windows XP Setup screen, press “R” to start the recovery console.

Some Limitations of Recovery Console

you can use only the following items:

1. The root folder
2. The %SystemRoot% folder and the subfolders of the Windows installation that you are currently logged on to
3. The Cmdcons folder
4. The removable media drives such as the CD-ROM drive or the DVD-ROM drive

Available Commands in Windows XP Recovery Console

attrib del fixboot more set batch delete fixmbr mkdir systemroot bootcfg dir format more type cd disable help net chdir diskpart listsvc rd chkdsk enable logon ren cls exit map rename copy expand md rmdir