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bypass WIN XP Log On

I hope you guys have an answer for me. I changed my log in password. I did so when I was very tired. I cannot remember the password. It is my personal computer at home. I have too much on it to re-format the hard drive. My daughter has a...

Tags: Bob_rg02@..., Microsoft Windows XP, password, Boot CD, Hirens Boot CD, Hiren

Discussion threads 2007-06-24

Safe Boot Password lost

Hi there, unfortunately I have set my PC to always boot in safe mode as I assumend the password is just clear space. Well, it isn't. I can't boot any other way than safe bood mode (trust me, I have tried all F8 options!) and can't boot in safe mode...

Tags: tinamueller67@..., password, Boot CD, Hiren, safe mode

Discussion threads 2007-06-23

reinstallation cd for windows xp

I have linux installed on my dell dimension, i want to reinstall my windows xp, using my reinstallation cd. I put the cd in the cd rom, reboot and nothing happens. Do i need to delete linux first?If it's an oem version then it will only install to a drive...

Tags: adavis612002@..., BIOS, Boot CD, disk, Enter, Linux, Microsoft Windows XP, reinstallation, windows

Q&A 2005-01-05

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Can't boot from 2k3 CD

Hi folks,I'm trying to boot a server from the 2k3 CD for ASR but the CD-ROM doesn't see the CD. The CD is fine I tested it. I don't have the original CD for 2k3, only a burned copy. Any advice would be highly appreciated. I can boot the server...

Tags: CD

Q&A 2006-02-17

how do you make a dos boot cd?

how do you make a dos boot cd?start with a boot floppy or an image...... that does what you want from it (install CD /network drivers and so on)then from your CD burning sofware start a new project for "bootable CD", then for a boot image or boot floppy point...

Tags: bob.schaefer@..., boot-CD, floppy disk, CD, image

Discussion threads 2007-04-01

Win XP disk boot failure

I have a system on which there is only one HDD with XP loaded but the system is refusing to boot without the XP installation CD in the CD-ROM drive. This is a new system that was under construction and the only time XP was booted was with the installation...

Tags: CD, disk, Microsoft Windows XP, shpl@..., windows

Q&A 2006-10-01

loading windows

in my laptop the hard disk crashedso i got a new oneand now i want to install windows, have the cd with me but cant remember the command in dos to run a setup file from cdNo Need toYou need to make sure your bios is set to boot from...

Tags: CD, laptop computer, anji74@..., windows, software, hardware, window

Discussion threads 2007-02-23

Computer won't boot from CD drive

Hi all, I'm having a problem and was hoping I might find some help hereMy brother's computer is basically a dead duck in the water. Its slow, buggy, infested with ads, spyware and full to the brim of absolute rubbish. My parents asked me to do something about it, so...

Tags: CD-ROM drive, simonp101@..., CD, window, computer

Discussion threads 2007-06-09

New hard drive instal O/S

I am looking to install O/S on new hard drive but when I try to boot from CD screen stays blank with the curser on it and nothing happensBIOSIn the BIOS it is configured to boot from the CD right? Also is it an original CD or a copy? Can...

Tags: BIOS, blueray639@..., CD, O/S

Discussion threads 2007-11-02

Ctl alt del loop

ctl alr del loop can't boot to cd, can't enter safe mode, no floppy working floppy. How do I start with a fresh computer to reinstall OS?biosGo into your bios and set the primary boot device to cd rom instead of hdd0Thanks, this workedThanks for the quick response, Very...

Tags: XP CD, CD, flyer5446@..., BIOS

Discussion threads 2007-01-10

Booting Problem

I tried to reinstall Windows xp, but when it get to "press any key to boot from cd" it just stops...Steps I have taken:1. Tried the Cd on a different pc...It works2. Tried a different cd drive.3. Made sure Bios was set to boot CD first4. Tried a different Hard...

Tags: BIOS, memorex221@...

Discussion threads 2007-07-07

DiskInternals Boot CD (exe)

DiskInternals Boot CD lets you boot into fully operational Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server or Vista, complete with the GUI and service applications. To create your bootable Windows CD, download install DiskInternals Boot CD and run the Wizard. The Wizard will prompt you for a CD or DVD that contains...

Tags: CD, DiskInternals Data Recovery, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-04-16

Boot Media Error

I am trying to install XP professional on a system that has Home installed. I pop in the Windows XP cd, and the autorun starts, and I could install. I want to format, so I stop the menu, reboot. Upon rebooting to cd first, i get a...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, qozmiq@...

Discussion threads 2007-04-17

Symantec Ghost Boot CD

We have a Dell GX620 with no 3 1/2 floppy disc "A" drive, only a cd drive, and we need to create a bootable cd for Symantec Ghost version 7.5. We tryed copying or 3 1/2 floppy ghost files that we use to boot gx620's that have floppy drives...

Tags: floppy disk, BobbyJGR, windows, Symantec Corp., CD

Q&A 2006-08-08

How can I ghost a machine through network boot?

How can I ghost a machine through network boot?Using Symantic Ghost 7.0.Ghost Server and boot diskette?Do you mean you do not plan to use a boot diskette but want boot the workstation from the network? Otherwise just change the boot sequence and boot from the diskette when your Ghost...

Tags: diskette, Ghost Server, network, prdongare@..., windows

Discussion threads 2007-01-22

new install issue with windows and master boot record

Ok Im setting up a new barebone kit and get windows installed perfectly on it, the only prolem is that after I load the cd that came with the motherboard the drivers cd, windows will no longer load without the assistance of a boot cd.. but if I do...

Tags: jkiron@..., master boot record, window

Discussion threads 2007-04-23

dos

how do you run a cd from dos to inbstall win98?you first get into BIOS and set the boot order to CD-ROM first. Then put the WIndows CD in the CD-Rom. That's it!GooD LucK! ;)-Install a DOS CD-ROM driver-reboot-change to CD-ROM letter drive (ex. D: if you have only ...

Tags: Consumer electronics, CD-ROM, Microsoft Windows 98, R:\

Q&A 2005-06-26

NTLDR is Missing

During a Win XP Pro setup, the message "NTLDR is Missing" appears when it should state "Press any Key to boot from CDRom.The setup disk is in the CD.There is no OS on this machine. Attempting to load XP Pro OEM to a newly built PC.Make sure that the boot...

Tags: Missing, CD, Ntldr, bob@..., hardware, NTLDR Is Missing

Q&A 2006-06-19

new install issue

Ok Im setting up a new barebone kit and get windows installed perfectly on it, the only prolem is that after I load the cd that came with the motherboard the drivers cd, windows will no longer load without the assistance of a boot cd.. but if I do...

Tags: jkiron@..., window

Discussion threads 2007-04-23

still need help with lost administrators password

i downloaded the files from the sites for lost password you gave me and burnt it to a cd cause the lap top doesnt have afloppy drive and still nothing i dont know how to get it to boot from cd drive if that will even help please give...

Tags: CD

Q&A 2006-07-27