recovery console

[jaclaz]

update: posting this from windows xp

Good news.

though, still want recovery console on usb since that would make it alot easier.

is it better to start all over again?

Well, there is no actual need, if your Recovery console starts, as is, i.e. you can see

NTDETECT checking hardware....

and possibly also the progression bar and

Starting Windows Recovery Console...

Press F6, etc...

All you need is to add the SATA drivers.

This thread may help you:

http://www.boot-land.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=8758

If you re-start from scratch, I would rather use a PE of some kind as it is a "better" recovery environment.

Should I choose one I would use the "frozen" LiveXP:

http://www.boot-land.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=4111

Additional info:

http://www.msfn.org/board/install-xp-usb-a...sb-t121446.html

Are you able to recreate (from a recover CD/DVD or from a \I386\ on hard disk) a "source" Install CD?

jaclaz