RE: cd rom won't work

From: kpgirlwonder (kpgirlwonder_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/30/04 

Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2004 18:53:01 -0700

ok try restarting the system and pressing the f8 key each second. then when
the options pop up start it in safe mode from there you can log on, reinstall
drivers, change forgotten passwords as an administrator, and some other
stuff. it's pretty self-explanatory. let me know how it goes or if you need
some help. oh and make sure you press f8 before windows loads, you know when
the screen is still black.ok!

"pprez" wrote:

> I cannot run programs, audio discs, dvd's....NOTHING from
> my computer noe. WHat can I do? I can't get on the
> internet or install any software at all. HELP, PLEASE!!
>

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