What is Recovery Console?

A command-line interface that provides limited access to the system for troubleshooting purposes. The Recovery Console can be launched by booting with the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM and, when prompted, pressing R for Repair. To install the Recovery Console:insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM and type cd-drive:\i386\winnt32 /cmdcons on the command line. The Setup Wizard will install the 8 MB console in a hidden folder called Cmdcons, and will modify the boot.ini file to provide the Recovery Console as a startup option during the boot process. Removing the Recovery Console: you must delete files and folders that are "super hidden." From Windows Explorer: Tools menu ->Folder Options->View tab-> Show Hidden Files and Folders-> clear Hide Protected Operating System Files->OK ->Yes. Then, delete the Cmdcons folder and the Cmldr file, each of which are located in the root of the system drive(c:). You must next remove the Recovery Console startup option from Boot.ini. Control Panel-> System->Advanced tab->Settings button->Startup And Recovery frame->Startup And Recovery dialog box->System startup->Edit. Boot.ini. Remove the entry for the Recovery Console, which will look something like this: c:\cmdcons\bootsect.dat="Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" /cmdcons Save the file and close Boot.ini.