Slight problem. I have basically just destroyed my computer, which was intentional. Hoped to try and wipe it. Funny enough I cannot boot from CD or DVD. It wont boot from either the CD's for a re-install of windows or any bootable CD's which I know work (tested on other computers). Now wont boot from OS as its damaged. What shall I do? Put the HDD onto another comp format and reinstall?
Wont read bootable CD's
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, Dec 06 2006 07:46 PM
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Posted 07 December 2006 - 12:38 AM
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Slight problem. I have basically just destroyed my computer, which was intentional.
Now why would you want to do that? 
Try booting into the bios and check your setting and make sure you have cd booting up first.
http://www.hiren.inf...bios-boot-cdrom
Brands of computers and keyboard commands to boot into bios.
http://www.michaelst...anufacturer.htm
Once you have done that, then save and exit. The changes will be made and then install the cd and reboot your system and choose repair XP or format.
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Posted 07 December 2006 - 08:48 AM
If changing the bios settings doesn't work try this boot floppy disk that will allow you select the CD/DVD drive and boot from it.
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Posted 07 December 2006 - 09:14 PM
Thanks very much guys.
Tried changing boot order with no luck.
Unforteunatley no floppy so it rules that one out. Formated it on another computer which I am currently borrowing. I installed an OS on it :).
One big problem though. It says that my hard drives are not installed. All cables in etc. Is there an application that I need to use to install them or to make my computer recognise them. I have seen one before I think. Also is there a way I can get the computer to boot into Dos using a CD or DVD? I also think it might boot from a DVD, funny enough.
Have a great day
Nebon
Tried changing boot order with no luck.
Unforteunatley no floppy so it rules that one out. Formated it on another computer which I am currently borrowing. I installed an OS on it :).
One big problem though. It says that my hard drives are not installed. All cables in etc. Is there an application that I need to use to install them or to make my computer recognise them. I have seen one before I think. Also is there a way I can get the computer to boot into Dos using a CD or DVD? I also think it might boot from a DVD, funny enough.
Have a great day
Nebon
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Posted 07 December 2006 - 09:15 PM
I also think my computer might boot from USB. Any programs that I can put onto a USB to get me into a dos Prompt?
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Posted 08 December 2006 - 03:46 AM
QUOTE (Nebon @ Dec 7 2006, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I also think my computer might boot from USB. Any programs that I can put onto a USB to get me into a dos Prompt?
http://www.oreillyne...flash_driv.html
Try the second method.
One other thing too, I highly suggest you use a backup software.
Try this one and see if its still available
http://www.acronis.com/mag/vnu-ati7
Edited by Hardhead, 08 December 2006 - 05:02 AM.
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Posted 11 December 2006 - 08:06 AM
Thanks very much Hardhead. Will post back here if it works.
Have a great day
Nebon
Have a great day
Nebon
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