Emachine reboot

Message is a Ghost error message that it cannot find text file it uses for error logging (ghosterr.txt). File is not present on restore CDs and one cannot be created.

Bottom line is that Ghost (used for restoration apparently) has encounted a fatal error and cannot write error to log file.

You likely have a corrupt restore CD, a faulty optical drive, or bad memory.

I recommend contacting e-Machines support to see if they will replace restore CDs.

Another option is to install XP from an OEM CD and then download and install drivers from e-Machines web site.

Dalton

do you think it's possibly due to you having the floppy write protected?

Honestly, from my experience, restore disk are a joke. Most of them are made on low quality disk, and after a few uses can be filed in a circular metal bin. Also, most install a bunch of stuff from the OEM, and advertisers that you don't need. My best suggestion would be to format, and reinstall from an actual Windows disk, then download your drivers from the net. However, if you do so wish to convert the PC back to OEM, than contact the vendor, and they will send you new disks.

Sorry must air my view, could it possibly be the machine has a memory/cpu/MB/Buss problem ? Tried putting HD in a working machine ? If new enough take it back and get a working one, if not you now have a large inexpensive paper weight (computer wise), although you can use the monitor on your new system. (bought 2 emachines and took them back the same day as they would not boot, I am not a FAN!)

Check your disks to make sure they are clean and unscratched. I would suspect this before thinking the disks are defective. Also if you have second cd or dvd drive on the system, try the restore disk in it.