hello all i have a compaq lte elite 4/40cx model, think it had 3.1, with some memory upgrades, all i am getting now is a black screen saying non system disk hit any key it wont let me do anything, i have no disk in it, i also only have a floppy drive, when i turn it on in the left upper corner it counts the memory and than the non system disk error comes on and thats all it will do, any help install a new dos program or something to get me up and going, i am a handicapped wheel chair male my computer is all i have for entertainment please help thanks to all its a laptop

Make yourself a boot diskette. Get the executable to make it here. After creating the boot diskette, boot it, then enter these lines to boot Windows 3.1 (hopefully): A:\>C: C:\>CD \WINDOWS C:\>WIN Good luck.

Hi Jim, Am not familiar with your system, but from here, assuming it has worked for you before, it seems the harddrive settings have been lost (may be battery failing, virus, or hard drive failing). Anyway,you need to get into BIOS to check if the settings are correct for your drive. Might have auto-detect of drive -but I really am doubtful on your 386. Probably need to put them in manually. Read the screen carefully at first boot try. On bootup a message to press a key(s) for setup could be visible. Such as: DEL, F1, ESC BIOS setup settings are critical. See if you can talk an experienced computer person to help you. Usually they are eager to help a newcomer. -Best wishes.

I have a zenthith data systems 386 and i formated the hdd to put win 3.1.In the midle of the installation it shuts down.when i open it a message was saying that the hdd is not registered.what can i do?please help!