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Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by msgreneeye, 2010/02/27.

  1. 2010/02/27
    msgreneeye

    msgreneeye Inactive Thread Starter

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    hello,

    i have a disk i cannot load to get back into my windows xp. i restarted my computer and at the prompt of boot from cv/dvd...nothing happens. the cursor just blinks and no activity. am i missing something? or did i not set up something correctly in order to run the cd? im lost :confused:
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi msgreneeye, Welcome to Windowsbbs! :)

    Have you gone into your computers BIOS and made sure that your system is set to boot from your Windows XP CD? When you attempt to boot from the CD, do you see the words that come up which read press any key to boot from CD?

    Have you tried booting from the Windows XP CD in another computer to make sure that the CD itself isn't faulty?

    Also please enter your System Details. It helps us in answering your questions.

    Note: A common error is to forget to show your system details in your profile:

    Make sure to do the above when entering your System Details, thanks.
     
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    msgreneeye

    msgreneeye Inactive Thread Starter

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    well, seems as though the disc i had was no good. i was unable to load it onto my laptop. it would not auto run, or anything. what site can i go to in order to find another bootable disc?
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Do you have any friends or relatives that you can borrow a Windows XP CD from?
     
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