A command-line console tool that allows administrators using Windows 2000, Windows 2003, or Windows XP to repair damaged systems.

A Windows 2000/XP command interface utility and OS that can be used to solve problems when Windows cannot load from the hard drive.

The Recovery Console is a command-line recovery tool that is used for advanced troubleshooting.

A command-line interface that provides a limited set of administrative commands that are useful for repairing a computer. See also: NTFS file system

The Recovery Console is a feature of the Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems. It provides the means for administrators to perform a limited range of tasks using a textual user interface. As its name suggests, its primary function is to enable administrators to recover from situations where Windows does not boot as far as presenting its graphical user interface.