PC Can't Find OS on Bootup

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I recently returned from a 10 day trip in Orlando to find that my
computer can't locate my operating system when it boots up. It was
working perfectly find before I left on my trip. Before leaving I
shutdown the computer and then unplugged everything. Now the damn thing
is totally ****ed. I can't find my Windows XP Install disc but it's not
like that would do me any good, because I tried a Windows 98 Install
disc and it wouldn't recognize it at all. Here are my specs and the
message I recieve on bootup, word for word.

"Operating System not found on any devices. Press any key to try
again."

Compaq Presario 7000T series
Pentium 3, 866 MHZ
Had Windows XP
1024 RAM

I tried loading my recovery discs and got this message.

RUN-TIME ERROR R6003
-INTEGER DIVIDE BY 0
A:\>

The OS was originally installed on the C drive. I do have recovery
discs to wipe the drive clean and back to what it was like when I
bought it, but if I can avoid doing that that would be great. Any and
all help will be greatly appreciated.


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sonicblue
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