RE: BOOTING UP WINDOWS XP PRO

Andrew, I saw your previous post. I too only have background of desktop with
no icons and no start button. I have read to type in: desk.cpl in the RUN
but I cannot get into run from the Start button. How do I do it from Ctrl,
Alt, Del.

Thanks,

Dave

"Andrew E." wrote:

How or why do you think the hd isnt being detected,try booting into xp (even
with the desktop problem),once in xp,press Ctrl_Alt_Delete keys at same
time,this brings up task mgr,in task mgr,click on applications tab,locate
"new
task" & type:cmd In cmd,type:Sfc /Scannow press enter key,install xp cd,
exit the menu page.Once its thru,type:CHKDSK C: /F Agree to restart,type:
EXIT remove xp cd,restart pc...
"Shane" wrote:

Hi, I am using windows xp pro. When I boot up the system I only get the
desktop with no icons or start buton or task bar. When I check the BIOS, it
says the hard drive is not being detected. What can I do to have it detect
the HD?

I Already Tried:
tried booting up in safe mode but no success
tried booting up with last known successful config. but no success
based on info. in BIOS settings, looks like the OS is not detecting the HD

If anyone can help I would be very greatful. I stupidly have data that I
need desperately on this hard drive.

Thanks in advance.

Shane

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