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by chinar

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I Install the Xp Os in my computer but when I take the Cd back I got the message Disk Boot Failure Insert The Cd and Press Enter After Insert the CD my System work but I need to put Cd into the CdRom.

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by rob miners

Check the cables and power by disconnecting and reconnecting them. IDE cables have been known to cause this problem and reseating them will fix it. If it is a Sata drive make sure that it is on Sata0 or Sata1 whichever is the lowest connector.

Check the hard disk controller options settings in BIOS. Make sure that the settings reflect your drive and it is being detected. Check the Boot sequence. EG:
1. CD/DVD
2. Floppy
3. HDD or Hard drive

Try another Hard drive if one is available.

You can use the Hard Drive Makers Testing Utility to Test the Drive which can be downloaded from below.
Hitachi / IBM
Western Digital
Fujitsu
Seagate
Samsung

by tmalo627

I would boot from the CD. When the Windows installation screen loads there will be an option to press R for the Recovery Console. Go there and try running the command "fixboot". If that one doesn't work, reboot and try "fixmbr."

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