Dell Inspiron, has created X: drive and locked itself into safe mode

[bernardgreen]

My Dell Inspiron 1645 has decided it will only run in safe mode.

The machine has moved all files from C: to X: and C: now has only enough files to start in safe mode.

Command prompt is available but I cannot recall how to use DOS to move files on block from X; to C:

I expect the DOS available is very limited in function compared to DOS 6

Is there a block move or is it a case of moving files one by one...

 

[mattylad]

ISTR the C: that your seeing is not actually C: but a virtual C:

Might be best to get it out of safe mode.
http://www.liutilities.com/how-to/get-a-computer-out-of-safe-mode/

Or:
Download a Linux Live CD install for a USB stick and boot off of that to fix it.

 

[bernardgreen]

Thanks Matty

No sucess, the d**n thing is determined to remain in Safe Mode. but thanks for the information.

 

[empip]

See post #4 and the final post #6...
Here :- http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/for...-drive-instead-of-c-help-please/#entry2996793
Could be the answer...

'Diskpart' :- The (built in) Disk Management Console Diskpart -- http://commandwindows.com/diskpart.htm

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[bernardgreen]

Thanks for the link Empip

I will give it a try later,