Error message: Invalid system disk Replace the disk, and then press any key

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[TD=class: alt1, bgcolor: #FFFFFF]Hi Guys

 

I was recently using music software on my P.C, when suddenly there was a power surge, my computer shut down and re-booted and now I'm getting this message: Invalid system disk Replace the disk, and then press any key

 

HELP!! I'm using windows XP btw

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[KenB]

Hi and welcome to ExTS

 

Check in the CDROM drive that you have not left a disk in there.

 

Desktop or laptop ?

 

Do you have a full XP installation disk ( Not Recovery Disks ) ?

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Hi, thanks for getting back to me.

 

No disk in the drive.

 

Desktop P.C.

 

No.. I don't have the installation disc at the moment (misplaced)

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[TD=class: alt1, bgcolor: #FFFFFF]I'm at the BIOS setup page now

 

Does this sound right?

 

Advanced:

 

Plug & Play O/S [NO]

Numlock [On]

Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]

 

Boot:

 

Silent Boot [enabled]

addon rom display mode [enabled]

Intel rapid bios boot [enabled]

scan user flash area [enabled]

pxe boot to lan [disabled]

usb boot [enabled]

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[KenB]

Hi,

 

Check the Boot Order in the BIOS.

 

Switch on.

You will see the message ...."Press -- to Enter Setup"

This is normally DEL or F2 and you have to be fairly quick.

 

Once in the BIOS move around with the arrow keys.

Look for "Boot Order" "Boot Sequence" or similar ( all BIOS are different ).

 

You need to change the boot order so that the HDD ( Hard Disk ) is the 1st boot device ( top of the list )

Normally moved up and down with + / - keys - there will be info on the page.

 

Move the Hard Drive to the 1st boot device position then Save and Exit ( usually F10 )

 

Try booting again.

[Neil Cooper]

Is your Hard Drive showing up in your BIOS?