Re: Booting problem
- From: "Brian A." <gonefish'n@afarawaylake>
- Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:29:49 -0500
"Gerald S" <GeraldS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:874962FB-FF76-4A27-BB41-CDFB51497319@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thank for trying to help Brian, I have followed the link given and tried to
do as told down to making a backup folder of the note and named it temp, the
information i see is ..[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home
Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
this is not the same as shown on the information link but I have xp home and
not professional .
is there something I should change in that text ?? sorry to ask you so much
but as a complete amatuer I just follow instructions. many thanks Gerald
If only one drive is installed then your boot.ini is fine.
As mentioned previously you need to check the boot order in the BIOS.
To enter the BIOS press the DEL key during the POST (Power on self test), first screen at startup displaying memory count, drive detection, etc. The POST may not be visible if the manufacturers logo is enabled.
Once in the BIOS select Boot on the top of the settings display, set your HD as the first drive detected and to boot from if not already set. Once set press the ESC key and select Exit > Exit and Save Changes.
Post back with the results.
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"Brian A." wrote:
"Gerald S" <GeraldS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:622C64F0-A97D-413D-AB6E-3549AF3D24E3@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>I have just bought a second hand computer, fujitsu scaleo p. I bought it with
> windows xp home fully licenced, I have reinstalled the computer with a fresh
> windows and updated, I now can not boot the pc without putting the recovery
> disc in, I am gett a black screen that gives me this message, "Reboot and
> select proper boot device. or insert boot media in selected boot device and
> press a key"
> any help on my problem I would be very gratefull. thank you in advance
Check the BIOS for the drive detection boot order and change it to the proper boot
order if necessary.
And/or
Your boot.ini may have the wrong parameters set.
How to edit the Boot.ini file in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/289022/en-us
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Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/
Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
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