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'Boot Disc' problem
Discuss 'Boot Disc' problem
Posted by: cway
Hello, I have Windows XP Prof., and when I boot up my pc, I get the Black background page with white color font that says something about a Boot Disc problem and for me to insert the Windows XP disc.
Help please!!!!
Thanks!!
Posted by: cway
I basically have to insert the cd in order for my pc to start.
And it is really getting old. Any way to fix this?
Thx!!
Posted by: Law
That's probably because your missing some necessary boot file. Best way to fix this is to insert your CD and press R then press C to go into recovery console.
When your there you will have to choose which installation you like to log into. Press 1 then enter and type in the administrator password.
Afteward you will get a prompt like this C:\WINNT>
type fixboot c:
Posted by: cway
Hello Law,
Actually, I had already tried what you suggested.
The only difference is that I got a prompt like this: C:\Windows>
I then typed fixboot C:, it then confirmed that it was fixed, But, it still requires the cd to boot up!!!
So, I was thinking it might be fixmbr.
But when I tried the fixmbr I received a CAUTION that I did not quite understand so I did not do it.
Can you tell me what the difference between the two are?
Thank you VERY much!!!!
Posted by: Law
Fixboot -- rewrites the OS boot sector on the hard drive
Fixmbr --- rewrites the master boot record boot program.
I think if you try the fixmbr it might fix your problem.
Posted by: cway
Yea, I was thinking (hoping) it would also, but I saw that CAUTION that said something about "If you're able to access your drive, DO NOT CONTINUE"...otherwise the Partitions would get messed up...or something like that.
So, you think either Fixboot or Fixmbr should fix the problem?
Do you think Fixmbr will damage anything, or not allow me to boot up at all? I have alot of stuff on there I do not want to lose!!
Thx again!!!
Posted by: cway
Can you also please tell me if I am suppose to be at C:\WINNT>
or C:\WINDOWS.
And if it is C:\WINNT>, how do I get there?
Thank you!!
Posted by: Law
Fixmbr is not suppose to damage your MBR if you only have 1 OS install, it basically replaces the original file with a good one. It shouldn't that's what I'm trying to say BUT I AM NOT SURE!
Take the risk perhaps it may be the solution perhaps not but you'll never know until you try. :o
Your using XP Pro so your promt is C:\WINDOWS>
(of course C: being your harddrive letter which it would be if you only have 1 partition)
Posted by: cway
Thank you so much Law,
That does make sense...I really appreciate all your assistance!!
Take care!!!
Posted by: Law
I thought you said fixboot didn't solve your problem? And I was sure it would too.
Posted by: cway
Yes, that's correct...I first tried Fixboot c:, and it confirmed that it was fixed...but I still had the booting problem.
So, I attempted the Fixmbr, but I received that CAUTION about the Partition thing i mentioned earlier...therefore just EXITed out.
I am going to go ahead and try the Fixmbr and hope that it fixes my (booting) problem.
I'll inform you how things worked out!!
TYVM
Posted by: Counter-Strike
Do a chkdsk, load up DOS mode and when you see C:\>, type "chkdsk /r"
Posted by: cway
Hello Counter-Strike,
A Chkdsk is the first thing i tried...but did not change anything.
Any other info. would be appreciated!!
Thx