To resolve this issue, reinstall the recovery console from a CD that has the service pack files integrated into it. To do this, use the following command at a command prompt:
winnt32.exe /cmdcons
If a CD that has the service pack files integrated into it is not available, follow these steps:
- Connect to the network or computer on which you want to create the distribution folder.
- On the network distribution share, create a distribution folder for the Windows installation files.
An example of this is C:\Winflat. - Insert the Windows CD into the CD or DVD drive, and then copy the contents of the CD-ROM to the distribution folder that you created in step 2.
- Remove the Windows CD from the CD or DVD drive, and then insert the Service Pack CD. Alternatively, you can the download the entire service pack self-extracting executable.
- To apply the service pack to the Windows installation files in your distribution folder, follow these steps:
- Extract the contents of the service pack to the C:\Spflat folder.
For example, run the following command at a command prompt: WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe /x
Note Using the /x switch will prompt for where you want to extract the service pack files. Locate the c:\spflat directory, and then click OK. - Run one of the following commands at a command prompt:
c:\spflat\i386\update\update.exe -s:c:\winflat
Note The name of the .exe file depends on the actual service pack with which you are working. - Run winnt32.exe /cmdcons command from c:\winflat\i386.