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1962:no operating system found

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by dawny, 2009/02/17.

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    dawny

    dawny Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have got an IBM net vista, to use as a second computer. It was an ex works one and had been reformatted. I installed XP on it which seems ok, but when you switch the power off then restart it, it comes up with "1962:no operating system found" It will boot from the XP cd and everything is still there, but this is a long and drawn out way. Can anybody help me please.
     
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    surferdude2

    surferdude2 Inactive

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    It's possible that your HD is going south. If you have any valued data on it, back it up to separate media.

    Then run the manufacturers diagnostic software to determine if the drive is healthy. Verify the drive manufacturer and get the diagnostic software from one of the links offered HERE.

    It the HD passes the test, then we can take further action.

    EDIT: Another thought - the bios battery may be shot and causing the CMOS settings to be lost. Batteries are cheap so replace it regardless.
     
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    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    I remember this becuase today I've been struggling getting a Netvista 2179 to boot from a cd or floppy withoiut success.

    (example, search your specific Netvista model # at this site)
    Netvista Error Codes

    1962 No operating system found
    Press F1 to repeat boot sequence
     
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