ASR Question

[jasonphillipstx]

Can I install a fresh copy of xp, then browse the network for my asr.bkf file and double click on it and restore it? Will this give me a complete restore hte same as using the boot floppy and setup cd?

 

[bcastner]

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prdg_dsm_svxw.asp

 

[jasonphillipstx]

Actually I can get the the file to a local drive....

 

[bcastner]

I guess my point was that you will always need at least the ASR floppy disk, and the XP CD.

 

[jasonphillipstx]

I had both, but the other way actually worked and seemed faster.

Thanks for the input.

 

[linney]

As it is just a .bkf file you can use NtBackup to restore individual files (from any ASR) as you would in a normal restore operation.

HOW TO: Re-Create a Missing Automated System Recovery Floppy Disk in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;299526&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

 

[jasonphillipstx]

that's a go tip linney. I was just happy to instal a fresh copy of xp and the restore the whole system from within windows using the bkf file. Just reboot after restore and you are back in business.