[starjax]

How to run checkdisk from recovery console (Windows xp). Courtesy dsenette

• Insert the Windows XP startup disk into the floppy disk drive, or insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then restart the computer.
  Note:Click to select any options that are required to start the computer from the CD-ROM drive if you are prompted to do so.
• When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.
  Note:If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot computer, select the installation that you want to access from the Recovery Console.
• When you are prompted to do so, type the Administrator password. If the administrator password is blank, just press ENTER.
• At the Recovery Console command prompt, type the following then press Enter:
  

  chkdsk /r

• Allow this to run UNDISTURBED until completed (45 min or so)
• Report any errors

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If I do not have the Windows XP startup disk CD, can I download it, burn it to a cd from another computer then use that CD?

[Richierich07]

If I do not have the Windows XP startup disk CD, can I download it, burn it to a cd from another computer then use that CD?

[phillpower2]

Late I know but for others that may read this thread, there are no legitimate sources for end users to download XP from, as XP is no longer supported by Microsoft I suggest that you check to see if your computer can be upgraded to Windows 7 or 8.1, see here

[fatimah imtiaz]

I kept my pictures in window c i have updated new window my all pictures has been deleted now how can i get them back please help

[Aura]

Fatimah, I suggest you to create your own thread in the right section for your issue

[0x24000]

I kept my pictures in window c i have updated new window my all pictures has been deleted now how can i get them back please help

It certainly depends on what you mean by deleted.

 

If you reformatted your machine with a OS image (updating through replacing), then you're out of luck. 

 

However, if you simply cannot find your pictures and have decided that they have been deleted, there's a chance that your pictures are still recoverable on your machine. (Perhaps in the Recycle Bin - hasn't been emptied yet).