xp start up problem

From: Cindy (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/08/04 

Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2004 10:40:27 -0700

Do you have a floppy disk in, or a cd in the cdrom??
Especially a floppy disk in will send out this message.
Just take out the floppy and hit any key.

>-----Original Message-----
>when I start my computer I get a black screen with the
>message, Non-System disk or disk error. Replace and
>strike any key when ready.
>How do I get my computer to start in the correct manner?
>.
>

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