Re: PC won't boot

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From: "Harry Ohrn" <harry---@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 11:28:04 -0600

If your computer is hanging on your system Logo Screen you won't be able to
access a bootable CD. Can you access the BIOS? If not you may have a
hardware problem.

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Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell\User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp

"Trevor" <trevor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Halting at Blue and Orange Pentium 4 screen.

Can't find a bootable CD - what next?

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