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Can't boot Windows XP reinstallation CD

Last answer on Aug 7, 2009 4:26:30 am BST Mattitude, on Jul 1, 2009 3:57:47 pm BST 
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Hey guys,

I'm wanting to do a clean install of Windows XP on a Dell Dimension 9150 but the computer cannot seem to boot up the reinstallation CD when turning the computer on.

I have accessed the Boot Device Menu by pressing the F12 key on startup. I then selected the 'Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive' and pressed the enter key. The message 'Selected boot device not available - strike F1 to retry boot, F2 for setup utility' appears.

As retrying the boot does not work. I accessed the setup utility by pressing the F2 key. This took me to the BIOS setup. I accessed the 'Boot Sequence' option, which is located underneath the 'System' heading. A list of 5 devices appear:

1. Onboard SATA Hard Drive
2. Onboard or USB Floppy Drive (not present)
3. Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive
4. Onboard IDE Hard Drive (not present)
5. USB Device (not present)

I moved number 3 - Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive to the top of the list, making it number 1. I saved the changes and exit. The CD still does not boot up, Windows XP loads as normal.

Do any of you guys have any idea how I can get it to boot up? I really need to reinstall Windows XP again!

Thanks guys,
Matt.

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fobvious5, on Jul 1, 2009 4:20:23 pm BST

Hello,

this means your DVD drive isnt recognized or may be it's damaged! you won't be able to install windows if this happened! So you will have to replace the drive or install windows from USB!

   
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RonSpice, on Aug 4, 2009 8:41:18 pm BST

I am having the same problem. My laptop isn't recognizing the disc drive. How do I install windows some other way!!?

   
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Remo, on Aug 4, 2009 11:35:55 pm BST

Make sure your CD Rom can Read DVDS.
Try an external CD Rom device.
Windows Disk may be not work properly.

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 RemoTheCompGuy, on Aug 7, 2009 4:26:30 am BST
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Make sure your CD Rom can Read DVDS.
Try an external CD Rom device.
Windows Disk may be not work properly.

View my website, it may be helpful.
Post in forum if you like.
RCompsx.com for more details
If you need professional repair service we can help, also have software if needed

   
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