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Invalid system disk
Name: EBONYDAWN101 Date: November 20, 2002 at 13:24:19 Pacific OS: ? CPU/Ram: ?
Comment:
I dont know anything about computers except how to sign on to aol. I just got a used computer and after i hooked it up i am getting a message that says "invalid system disk replace the disk, and then press any key". i dnt ave any "a:" or "c:" prompts so i cant type anything whenever i strike a key it just says "invalid system disk replace the disk, and then press any key". its torturing me.there is no disk in the drive. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP
i dont think there is any windows software on his computer
Name: francish Date: November 20, 2002 at 13:50:12 Pacific
Reply:
Hi
The error mistake appears if the Computer can't find the System files on Track 0 on your Floppy or Hard disk. 1. Check if there is a Floppy disk in the Drive. If yes remove it and press enter. 2. If there are no windows installed on the disk, you have first to find a called bootable Boot disk with an operating system (DOS or Win95; 98 or w2k or what ever….) on it. This can also be a bootable CD with operating system. 3. Then install it….. If more Question just ask. Francis
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Response Number 2
Name: david Date: November 20, 2002 at 14:24:15 Pacific
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you said//I just got a used computer///a the windows sounds like its been crashed, very typical if it was given to you at a cheap price .
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Response Number 3
Name: francish Date: November 20, 2002 at 14:29:14 Pacific
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thats possible. but it can mybe be refixed by reinstall windows on Computer, but shure it's also possible that HD is broken.. or mainboard. my advice trie reinstall...
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Response Number 4
Name: david Date: November 20, 2002 at 14:37:13 Pacific
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francish i didnt say the harddrive was toast only windows appears to be so a freash install might cure it.
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Response Number 5
Name: EBONYDAWN101 Date: November 21, 2002 at 07:17:42 Pacific
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I know that the computer had all software taken off before they wee given away. i think i will try to reinstall. thank s much guys
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Response Number 6
Name: EBONYDAWN101 Date: November 22, 2002 at 05:48:38 Pacific
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