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Question

When I start my computer I get this message prompt:
Start windows from:
1. Hard disc
2. CD Rom - hard disc is highlighted and after 4 second windows opens.
Why is this happening and how can I correct it?

Message Edited on 08/25/02 01:43PM by Jfaj39

westomatic · Answer

go in the bios and see what ure boot sequence looks like.. you can have the floppy and cdrom unchecked (unless ure installin a new windows or something) just have that main drive checked though and move it to the top of the order

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malz · Answer

I'd suggest if you're going in your BIOS and changing the boot order to have it load Floppy Drive, CD-ROM, Hard Drive.

Even without the CD-ROM it'd be fine, but you shouldn't ever really have your Hard Drive boot first and be the only thing to boot. Just a safety thing in case the HD fails. :)

slammed9r · Answer

Westomatics response is fine. Even if the HD fails, you can go into the bios and put the floppy first in boot order.

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