Changing computer boot sequence

Question

I know that I have to change my computers setup and the option that controls which device my computer uses to start from, but I don't know how to do that. Can anyone help? When I turn on my computer, a black screen appears that says, ' Non-System disk or disk error                                                                                                           Replace and strike any key when ready'. I have the Reinstalation cd in there but not a floppy and the floppy is what lights, briefly, when I turn on the computer or restart it. I've tried recovery console. I was deleting things to make more room on my hard drive, of course knowing nothing about computers,  go figure, nevertheless I deleting things that shouldn't have been deleted and now I'm left with a disabled computer. I would greatly appreciate any help. Thank you in advance.   Kathy

Denny Denham · Answer

Eyezell,

The steps for changing the boot sequence are here. If you haven't added too much content to the system you might consider using PC Restore to return it to "as shipped" condition and start over.

Darth_Denz · Answer

' Non-System disk or disk error Replace and strike any key when ready'. try to check your drives first. the floppy & cd drives. try to check if there is a cd or a floppy disk inside.

Eyezell · Answer

Thank you for this info. Now I've erased the drive and reinstalled windows xp. I have a plug & play but nothing is being read? My speakers aren't working, it isn't reading that I have internet installed and I can't change the display screen beyond 640x480. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance.

Kathy

Darth_Denz · Answer

@Eyezell wrote:

Thank you for this info. Now I've erased the drive and reinstalled windows xp. I have a plug & play but nothing is being read? My speakers aren't working, it isn't reading that I have internet installed and I can't change the display screen beyond 640x480. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance.

Kathy

since you've reinstalled windows, you need to install the drivers now...check device manager for any ?'s on any of the devices... :)

Eyezell · Answer

Denny,

Thanks for putting up with me here :) I did try to reinstall the drivers. There are about 5 or 6 question marks, but they won't install because it says, "The hardware was not installed because the wizard cannot find the software". That's why, now, I'm stuck. I don't have any disks, besides the ones that came with my computer and none of them seem to be doing the trick. Any suggestions? Thank you, again, for all your help and the time you've taken to reply to my posts.

Kathy

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