Re: Can not format

I have done what you suggested, but I still get the same response, goes into
Windows. Thanks for your suggestion.


"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> With the Windows XP CD in the drive, reboot.
> Look for a message "Press a key to boot to CD-ROM".
> The message will only be briefly on the screen and you must press a key
> quickly.
> If you still do not see the message, reboot and immediately start pressing
> a key each second.
>
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> "PC398" <jim@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Hi, I have my CD Rom set for first boot. I also have the original CD
>> from Microsoft, but it does not boot. As I said I get a black screen that
>> says click any key to boot, I do this, but it then goes to Windows. I
>> have no other CD, this was supplied by Microsoft and is my Install CD. So
>> now I do not know what else to try, thanks for your help.
>
>


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