Laptop won't boot up Windows XP CD
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Hello,
I have an HP laptop and I've re-formatted the hard drive using kill disk. I have made sure that in the BIOS the boot up order has CD ROM as #1, top. I can't seem to get the Windows CD to boot up when I start the laptop and I've tired ECS key to select Boot order, f2 just goes into BIOS, and f12 to boot up LAN (which I don't need).
I've tried everything and made sure the CD ROM should boot up and it's a bootable disc as well. Does anyone have any other suggestions of what to try? I've had this happen before on installs, but can't remember what finally worked.
Thanks,
Terry
I have an HP laptop and I've re-formatted the hard drive using kill disk. I have made sure that in the BIOS the boot up order has CD ROM as #1, top. I can't seem to get the Windows CD to boot up when I start the laptop and I've tired ECS key to select Boot order, f2 just goes into BIOS, and f12 to boot up LAN (which I don't need).
I've tried everything and made sure the CD ROM should boot up and it's a bootable disc as well. Does anyone have any other suggestions of what to try? I've had this happen before on installs, but can't remember what finally worked.
Thanks,
Terry
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Oct 26, 2008 at 08:37 AM
Oct 26, 2008 at 08:37 AM
is your xp cd is correct. Because in some cds we can't able to boot it.
or set your bios by using f10. It takes to boot order and change it.
is your dvd drive is working properly.
if you check that dvd/cd is working properly before formatting the harddisk
any how check your dvd by connecting it to your friends computer. To know about whether it is working properly.
or gave it to any repair center check it or it will be fault of windows cd. Have a windows cd from your friend and install the xp
or set your bios by using f10. It takes to boot order and change it.
is your dvd drive is working properly.
if you check that dvd/cd is working properly before formatting the harddisk
any how check your dvd by connecting it to your friends computer. To know about whether it is working properly.
or gave it to any repair center check it or it will be fault of windows cd. Have a windows cd from your friend and install the xp
first of all your laptop must not be a HP laptop or else it wouldn't go to BIOS by pressing F2 button, it works for all Dell laptops. make sure in that HDD Diogonistic test that your hard drive is detected. or else there is no point of hitting and trying all wrong buttons.