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The ASR process allows to restore the system disk ( C: -drive) including the Windows files,
all Registry settings and all user programs / data, allowing to recover a completely crashed system.
Note :
This procedure requires the possibility to boot the Windows XP Professional Setup-program from the
installation CD-ROM.
If your system has been delivered with a Recovery CD, this option may not be available for you.
Note :
The ASR process is only available for Windows XP Professional.
The "Backup" program, required for the ASR process, is missing in Windows XP Home Edition,
it is not listed in the Windows menu as a "System Tool" :
and even if it is installed from the VALUEADD folder, it does not allow to generate the ASR files.
To create the ASR Floppy Disk and the ASR backup-file, use "Backup "
(part of Acessories / System Tools ) :
Screen:
"Completing the ASR
Preparation Wizard"
Once all other methods to start the XP system fail, you can use the ASR backup-file and floppy disk
to return the system to the status as during the creation of the ASR backup.
Insert your Windows XP Professional Installation CD-ROM and boot from CD-ROM :
You have for a few seconds still the time to abort the ASR process by pressing ESC :
You will NOT be prompted : the system starts formating your C:-drive !
The system will reboot and continue with the installation process :
But it will not continue a
complete installation :
It starts the Automated
System Recovery Wizard.
Screen
"Data Recovery Source"