Need help why i need to keep bootable cd or dvd to boot my system

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Hi,

I recently install new hdd 500gb seagate , i install windows vista home
prem sp1 , when i try to boot the system IT FREEZED on booting on black
screen and it shows all the hardware install when put any bootable cd
and boot the system, system boots fine , i had same issue with old
sansung 80gb hdd , i have to keep the bootable cd in optical drive to
boot the system , i also tried reseat the cables from optical drive but
did not work , my optical drive works fine after boot in windows ,

need help why i need to keep bootable cd or dvd to boot my system :huh:

Regards
Victor


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