Windows Repair

Windows XP repair

If Windows becomes corrupt and the System Restore feature doesn't correct the problem, and booting to Safe Mode doesn't allow you to fix the problem, you can run a Windows Repair.

Boot to the installation disc. If the computer boot to the CD, press F2, F12, Esc or Delete during boot up to access the BIOS and change the boot order so that the CD is the boot device. Choose the install option and let the installer search for the previous installation of Windows. After it finds the previous installation you will see an option to repairhttp://www.onlinecomputertips.com/images/t33.jpg the installation. Often the repair will work. However, if damage was caused by a virus the sure fire approach is to backup your data and do a clean install.

Windows 7 repair

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Ultimate Boot CD

The Ultimate Boot CD has a password reset tool.