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video driver failed to initialize
Can you help with XP Home?
This Dell Notebook has an error at startup; video driver failed to initialize xp 1. With the XP CD it boots in Repair XP but I have no idea what to type in at the DOS prompt to repair XP Home? 2. What is your method to retrieve the XP 25 Char Install KEY to reinstall XP Home when XP Safe Mode will not load. XP will not load in normal or safe mode. 3. Which folders should be saved in the event XP home has to be re-installed with another 25 char install key, then go back with registry editor and retrieve the original 25 char install key to change to the proper key. 4. Thank you and enjoy your Gumbo ~ |
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video driver failed to initialize
New Orleans Novice wrote:
Can you help with XP Home? This Dell Notebook has an error at startup; video driver failed to initialize xp 1. With the XP CD it boots in Repair XP but I have no idea what to type in at the DOS prompt to repair XP Home? 2. What is your method to retrieve the XP 25 Char Install KEY to reinstall XP Home when XP Safe Mode will not load. XP will not load in normal or safe mode. 3. Which folders should be saved in the event XP home has to be re-installed with another 25 char install key, then go back with registry editor and retrieve the original 25 char install key to change to the proper key. 4. Thank you and enjoy your Gumbo ~ Tried a repair installation? (Not recovery console - which I think you are mistaking for a repair installation.) How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XP...install.htm#RI How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341 It's a Dell - the product key should be on a sticker on the machine. If not - a BartPE (or other such tool - like Windows Ultimate Boot CD) and a tool like Magic JellyBean KeyFinder could get the key from the non-booting installation. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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video driver failed to initialize
I wanted to try the Recovery console but it does not work I had to use the
Repair option which works fine. Thanks |
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video driver failed to initialize
I wanted to try the Recovery console but it does not work I had to use the
Repair option which works fine. Thanks |
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