NOTE: An ASR restore will NOT restore your data files.
To recover from a system failure using ASR:
1. Collect the following:
- The Windows XP CD-ROM.
- The ASR floppy disk.
- The ASR backup media.
- Any 'non-Windows XP CD-ROM based' mass storage drivers on a floppy disk.
2. Boot from the Windows XP CD-ROM.
3. Press F6 when prompted, if you have additional mass storage drivers on a floppy disk.
4. Press F2 at the beginning of text mode setup, when prompted.
5. When prompted, insert the ASR floppy disk.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
7. You may be prompted to press F6 again, after the system restarts, if you have additional mass storage drivers on a floppy disk.
8. Continue to follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: See How do I re-create a missing Automated System Recovery (ASR) floppy disk?
NOTE: See How do I add additional device drivers and files during Windows XP automated System Recovery?
NOTE: See tip 6021, The ASR restore may fail if the ASR media is on the C: drive?
