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Boot-up problem

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by dmk1941, 2006/12/29.

  1. 2006/12/29
    dmk1941

    dmk1941 Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have an external hard drive. When it is on & I try to boot, I get the following error:

    Invalid system disk
    Replace the disk, and then press any key

    I then have to turn off the external & press any key to get it to boot.

    Is there a way that I can boot with that external turned on. Some setting I need to change perhaps?

    I have an E-Machines computer about 2 years old.
     
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    Bill Castner

    Bill Castner Inactive

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    When the computer first starts, hit whatever key is shown to access BIOS setup.

    Somewhere in the Advanced settings is a way to set the Boot Order of devices.

    Set the order to your Hard Drive as the first device. Save the settings.
    Test.
     
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    dmk1941

    dmk1941 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks. That did the trick. Changed to bios to exclude booting via the USB ports.
     
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