I hoping a kind computer expert can help me please!!
I got a message that I have a corrupt system file on my Dell PC and that I should run a repair from the original Windows set up disc. I've put in the disc and followed the instructions and got as far as this:
After you start the Recovery Console, you receive the following message:
"Microsoft Windows XP(TM) Recovery Console.
The Recovery Console provides system repair and recovery functionality
Type EXIT to quit the Recovery Console and restart this computer.
1: C:\WINDOWS
Which Windows installation would you like to log onto (To cancel, press ENTER)?
Enter the number for the appropriate Windows XP installation, and then enter the administrator account password.
At this point I can't get any further. After the word press ENTER)? where the cursor is flashing, it will only allow me to put in one digit. I would assume I put in '1' but if I key '1' then 'return', then it does nothing. If I put in anything else, 2, 3, a, b etc it says 'Invalid selection. Please select a valid installation number.' As its a personal PC I don't have an administrator account password (I've never set one up) but I can even get that far.
What am I doing wrong??
Thanks very much
Computer Numpty.
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