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Problems Booting from CD and Reinstalling Windows
I am using a custom machine so there is no DELL or HP support here.
I have been able to boot from CD and install/format Windows XP before.
I have a "bootable data disc" burned with Power2GO: http://www.cyberlink.com/products/power2go/overview_en_US.html
Here is how every boot attempt goes:
When I start up, it goes to my Motherboard start-up screen.
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In my Bios I have the boot order set to CDROM before anything else
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After it lists all the devices it says these 2 lines:
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BOOT FROM C
BOOT FROM C
"
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(When I first installed it said, press any key to boot from CD. This time it does not"
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Then it goes to the OS selection screen where there are 2 options:
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Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Setup
"
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The setup brings me to a blank or black screen with the blinking underscore or cursor.
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I have even let that run overnight but to no avail.
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Microsoft Windows brings me to a normal start up with the Windows Logo and the loading bars under it. Then it proceeds to load up into itself fully functioning and everything.
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The End.
I have tried this with every combination of:
PowerISO, Power2Go, CD, DVD, .iso File, and the uncompress Files of the .iso File.