System Boot Recovery

Question 1

Recovery console

Answer 1

Command line interface for troubleshooting boot issues;

Boot from Windows CD or boot menu

Question 2

Restore points

Answer 2

Snap shot of system’s configuration;
Used to revert to a system state before a driver or software was installed;
Very useful if hit with a virus

Question 3

How do you revert to a restore point?

Answer 3

1) … Accessories/System Tools/System Restore: Select a desired restore point;
2) Boot via CD / choose “Repair…” then “System Restore”
3) Access restore points via Safe Mode…

Question 4

Safe Mode

Answer 4

Loads OS with minimal drivers;

Access via F8

Question 5

Last Known Good Config

Answer 5

Loads config from last time successfully booted & logged in
Access via F8

Question 6

Automatic System Recovery

Answer 6

An automated install & restore of Windows

Access via F2

Question 7

Where is Device Manager located

Answer 7

Ctrl Panel / Sys & Sec / Dev Mgr

Question 8

How should you boot if you are trying to repair a computer infected with malware?

Answer 8

Safe Mode

Question 9

How do you access Safe Mode/

Answer 9

F8

Question 10

Bootmgr.exe

Answer 10

Replaces ntldr

Question 11

NTLDR is missing

Answer 11

Often means attempts to boot from a device with no boot loader present. Can be replaced via DVD with Emergency repair

Question 12

BOOTMGR is missing

Answer 12

Bootrec.exe /fixboot