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April 21st, 2009 20:00
Error Loading Operating System
I currently have a Dell Latitude D600 Laptop. I bought it back in 2003, so yes it is kind of old. The last couple weeks I have been having problems booting up my computer. And now I get the message "error loading operating system"
I have tried to boot my computer straight to my CD-Drive with my Microsoft XP CD, but it still gives me the same error message. So I am currently out of ideas. I have breifly scoured the internet but my computer is so old it is hard to find answers. So if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.
P.S. I really do not need to keep this computer. I am currently looking for a new one, but I just want to keep all my files that I have on my current computer.
Thank you in advance!!!
Steve
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April 22nd, 2009 05:00
It sounds like it is not booting from the Windows XP CD. On some Dell's if you press F12 at boot up it will allow you to boot from a CD. If not, you will have to enter the setup (F2 at bootup) and set the CD drive as the first boot device).
When you boot from the Windows XP CD, select "Repair" rather than a complete install. This should "repair" whatever is wrong.
After you get Windows fixed, if you had to change the boot sequence in the setup, reset it so the hard drive is the first boot device.
supermanr23
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November 7th, 2009 16:00
what if what you just adviced still doesnt work?I got the same problem i tried going to bios and putting my cdrom on first boot but it still give me the Error Loading Operating System error....
thanks
BELL BOY
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November 7th, 2009 19:00
supermanr23
Good that you have been searching for posts that may relate to your problem
But it’s always much better if you start your own thread rather than tag a request for help to what is an old thread & with NO feedback from the original poster
You don’t mention computer model & OS or if anything done prior to problems e.g. HDD changes
Anyhow, looking at System Setup (BIOS) settings
Is the HDD detected/recognised, is system date/time OK?
If not then take a note of System Setup (BIOS) settings then kill all power supply to computer
Remove CMOS battery & replace after 30 seconds (replace battery if more than 4 year old)
Otherwise if BIOS settings look OK, then run hardware diagnostics (extended test)