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    Quick stupid question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Jaydeeishere55, Dec 21, 2008.

  1. Jaydeeishere55

    Jaydeeishere55 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Trying to get into CMD prompt without actually booting the computer to run check disk as we got a bluescreen when booting, how do i go about this?
     
    Jaydeeishere55, Dec 21, 2008
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    if you hit F8 before windows starts and pick safe mode with command prompt will that work? If not you can always boot a windows CD and then choose recovery console?
     
    Big Mike, Dec 21, 2008
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    It wont boot into safe mode, so no, and the cd's are lost atm, trying to find them. Any other way?
     
    Jaydeeishere55, Dec 21, 2008
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    Most "legal" boot CDs require a windows CD to make, but if you can find a copy of the not legal Hiren's boot CD it should work.
     
    Big Mike, Dec 21, 2008
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    Nevermind, Finally found the cd, thanks for the help =)
     
    Jaydeeishere55, Dec 21, 2008
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