Re: Computer will not boot past the Welcome/log-on screen.

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CBC wrote:
Thanks for the explanation.
If I understand corretly, I can download the knoppix disk contents
from one of the many dowload sites listed on the knoppix website and
burn it onto a CD. This CD when placed in the problem computer will
boot the system and I will be able to access the data folders and
files that I wish to download onto the external hard drive. First, I
have to get to the BIOS on the computer to change the boot sequence
before this disk will boot the computer. I should be able to do this
based on the fact that that safe mode "options" screen appears when
using the corret function key "F8". I believe the Bios options are
found after pressing the "F2".
Is the boot process from the knoppix disk an intuitive process? It
appears to be based on what I read on the website?


The BIOS options will occur way before you get an opportunity to select
"Safe" mode.

Instructions for accessing the BIOS menus briefly display during POST (Power
On Self Test) and usually involve the [DEL] key.


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