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Question

Windows xp ,,boot problem during windows xp format ..

Jun 15, 2012 11:04PM PDT

When i try to format my pc...i boot up the format cd and the setup begins...It copies the files and when it restarts it begins the proccess from the beginning ....


What should i do ????

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When it reboots
Jun 15, 2012 11:42PM PDT

When it reboots DON'T hit any key to boot from the CD.

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format
Jun 23, 2012 11:51PM PDT

I dont hit any key..but it starts itself(the Pc) the format from the start !

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Re: restart
Jun 23, 2012 11:55PM PDT

Just remove the disk from the drive before it gets to restarting.

Kees

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(NT) Which CD?
Jun 16, 2012 6:23AM PDT