Is there a way to recover from "fixmbr" and "fixboot"?

From: George (George_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/24/04 

Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2004 17:05:03 -0700

Had a problem on startup that induced me to use "fixmbr" and "fixboot". Now
I can't boot up at all and cannot reinstall XP Pro. I have some important
files on the drive that have not been backed up - consequently, I would hate
to have to format and re-install! Any suggestions? 

-- 
GeorgeT

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