Which Windows installation would you like to log onto Type EXIT to quit the Recovery Console and restart the computer. The Recovery Console provides system repair and recovery functionality. Quote: Microsoft Windows XP(TM) Recovery Console. I tried selecting 'Microsoft Windows Recovery Console' which ultimately leads to this: If I don't touch anything it will automatically select 'Windows XP Media Center Edition' within a second or two and boot to a completely black screen. Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice.įor troubleshooting and advanced startup options for Windows, press F8. Quote: Please select operating system to start: Last night I was on my Dell Inspiron E1705 laptop and it started running slow and wouldn't start so I manually turned it off upon restarting the 'Dell' logo pops up just fine followed by the blue line containing and then I see 'PBR 2.done' quickly flash and I am greeted with this window: