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Boot up problems
Im in the process of reinstalling my PC. I have followed instructions and have set my computer so that it will boot from CD with the Windows XP reinstallation CD in my CD drive.
So when I exited and saved settings, it says in the instructions that i should be asked to "Press any key to Boot from CD". But with my PC, a black screen appears with this "_" flashing in the top left hand corner. Then it just boots up normally and takes me to the login screen.
I have followed the instructions carefully step by step, so i dont see any reason as to why this is happening. I have suspicions that it may be something to do with my CD drive.
Any help apreciated.
Well thats the problem, i have done everything necessary to get it to boot from a CD, but it doesnt. I had the Windows XP disc in the top CD drive, and i turned on the machine numerous times but each time i would just end up at the normal login screen.
I can try again, but i dont see how anything different will happen. I will just end up back to the login screen.
well does anyone know whats going on?
Oh, and i was just wondering if it made a difference if i push F12 at the Dell logo and choose to boot up from the CD drive since changing the bios settings doesnt seem to be working or will this not reinstall windows XP?
jockquest60
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Posted August 30th, 2006 15:00
Try cleaning the CD drive..
gazza_be
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Posted August 26th, 2006 20:00