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disk boot failure

by DISK BOOT FAILURE Jan 28, 2006 4:38AM PST

hi
im using windows xp proffesonal
verion 2002
service pack 2
1.70ghz
224 mb of ram
------------------------------------------------------when i start my computer.
there is message say "Disk Boot Failure, Insert System Disk and Press Enter"
i have a window xp2005 professional edition bootable cd. when i insert the cd and restart the computer , then the computer runs perfectly. but every time i have to insert the cd in order to get the computer started.
how can i start my computer without inserting the cd?
please help
thanks

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Is this new behaviour?
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jan 29, 2006 1:32AM PST

Or it always did that?

If new, I'd make plans as if my hard disk was about to VANISH with everything on it.

Are you ready for this disaster?

Bob

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Back up files and reinstall
by Junk_Mail Jan 29, 2006 8:47AM PST

Back up any files you do not want to loose and reinstall. Also get a disk wiping program and run it to refresh your hard drive's magnetic properties.

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Sound like your MBR [master boot record] is corrupted
by tx1138 Feb 21, 2006 4:58PM PST

Sound like your MBR [master boot record] has become corrupted.

For further info

Look at: -
http://www.pcguide.com/ts/x/comp/hdd/fail_Failure.htm

Recommend in future that you obtain download & build the following: -
Bart PE Rescue CD
I got bored reading all the other replies, but I did see that one of the posts mentioned PE Builder or Bart PE.
Bart PE is the basis for a number of simply amazing Rescue CDs / DVDs. These are mostly free and highly customisable.
I recommend that you visit the following websites
Dos Based
http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/
Many Dos Based utilities, a must-have for any IBM compatible PC / Laptop [it's Linux actually, but you'd never know]. A straight download.
Bart PE Based
A must-have for any IBM compatible PC / Laptop. Because these are Bart PE based these offer NTFS read/write, but must not be used on Windows NT without SP 4! Fine on Win NT SP 4, 2000, XP, 2003.
For Dell, you may have to make a modified version, instructions on the fora.
http://www.ubcd4win.com/ UBCD4Win
http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/ Bart PE
http://www.reatogo.de/ Reatogo
These offer a wide range of utilities to diagnose / fix your PC / rescue data / remove viruses, spyware and other nasties.

What's the downside, well the Bart PE Based versions are available only as a kit. The reason for the kit is Micro$oft! Therefore you make it from your installation CD and its use is covered by your Micro$oft license. If you don't have a CD, it is possible to build it from the Windows files on your HDD.

Linux Based
http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html
2 versions CD and DVD
Tends to be experimental ? At your own risk!
http://www.ubcd4win.com/ Ultimate Boot CD for Windows

You will also find help on the fora regarding assistance in booting from CD/DVD.

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