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4 Modifying and<br />

Troubleshooting the Startup<br />

Process<br />

<strong>Exam</strong> Objectives in this Chapter:<br />

■ Restore and back up the operating system, System State data, and user data.<br />

❑ Troubleshoot system restoration by starting in safe mode.<br />

❑ Recover System State data and user data by using the Recovery Console.<br />

Why This Chapter Matters<br />

Troubleshooting startup problems in Microsoft Windows XP Professional is an<br />

important skill. To effectively troubleshoot startup problems, you must have a<br />

clear understanding of how the startup process works. This chapter introduces<br />

the Windows XP Professional startup process. It also teaches how the Windows<br />

Registry works and how to use the startup and recovery tools that Windows XP<br />

Professional provides.<br />

Lessons in this Chapter:<br />

■ Lesson 1: Explaining the Startup Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2<br />

■ Lesson 2: Editing the Registry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15<br />

■ Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Problems Using Startup and Recovery Tools. . . . .4-25<br />

Before You Begin<br />

To complete this chapter, you must have a computer that meets the minimum hardware<br />

requirements listed in the preface, “About This Book.” You must also have Windows<br />

XP Professional installed on your computer.<br />

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