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Dirkpitt289

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May 1st, 2007 02:00

Restore Disk issue

I have a Dimension 2200 desktop that I'm trying to restore. I place the Dell Operating disk into the Cd and boot to it. the disk will run the blue "setup is loading files" screen. After that it comes to the "Welcome to Setup" screen and I have the option to hit Enter, Repair or Quit. When I choose enter to proceed the screen flickers then comes back to a blank blue screen. Nothing happens. I should be able to proceed with the install but it doesn't.
 
I thought the hard drive was bad an switched it out only to have the same thing happen.
 
Any thoughts?
  • jackshack

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    Posted May 1st, 2007 14:00

    First I would check the CD for fingerprints and scratches.  If this looks ok I would re-seat the memory and reset the NVRAM.  It is also a good idea to disconnect all peripherals except for the keyboard and mouse; USB peripherals especially.
     
    What method are you using to boot?  F12 one time selection, or did you go to setup and change the boot order to make the CD ROM drive first?  If you used F12 I would try using the setup method.
     


    Message Edited by JackShack on 05-01-2007 10:50 AM