In order to restore the computer, use the XP Installation CD to boot the computer to the Recovery Console as follows:
1. Inset the Windows XP Install CD into the CD drive
2. Boot the computer using the XP CD
Note: if you cannot boot from the CD, you may need to change the boot order in the system BIOS so the CD boots before the hard drive. Check the system documentation for steps to access the BIOS and change the boot order.
3. Press any key on the keyboard when prompted.
4. At boot, you are prompted with the following options:
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A. To setup Windows XP, press Enter.
B. To repair Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R.
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Choose the option:
To repair the Windows XP installation using recovery console, press R
5. If an Administrator Password is established, you are prompted to type it in. If no Administrator Password exists, just press Enter.
6. You are now presented with the following:
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Microsoft Windows® Recovery Console
The Recovery Console provides system repair and recovery functionality.
Type EXIT to quit the Recovery Console and restart the computer.
1: C:\WINDOWS
Which Windows Installation would you like to log onto
(To cancel, press ENTER)?
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Press the number 1 on the keyboard and press Enter.
7. At the C:\Windows prompt, type the following, and press Enter:
cd ERDNT\Hiv-backup
7. At the next prompt, type the following, and press Enter:
batch erdnt.con
8. The erunt backups begin copying.
9. At the next prompt, type the following, and press Enter:
exit
10. Remove the CD and let the computer start.
Let us know how it goes.