xp headache

[trebor22]

I switched on my pc to find it goes to the menu where you have options like restart normally, start in safe mode ect ect.
Whichever one I choose it goes back to the menu again and again and again.

Can you help? any ideas/

Thanks

[rraehal]

You most likely have a driver problem or installed software that is not XP compatible.

You should repair your XP install.

Boot off the CD and select the option to repair when you get to it.

[trebor22]

I have tried to boot from the CD but it just ignores the cd and goes round and round as before.

Thanks

[rraehal]

Is your BIOS set to boot from CD First, then the floppy or hard disk drive?

You should get a message that says "Press Any Key to Boot from CD...."

If you do not get the message your CD ROM is not trying to boot. You only have a few seconds before you boot to the HArd Disk or floppy - which ever is next in the BIOS for boot order.

[FijiJohn]

If this is the first time for an XP repair, here is a tip: You will first come to an option that offers you a chance to repair using the Repair Console. DON'T take that option. (It is for experts only.) Continue as if you are doing a fresh install. Once the installer "inspects" your drive, it wil see the original version and offer a change to repair it. THAT is the option you want.

[trebor22]

I only have an XP upgrade disk e.g from Win 98 to XP should I be able to sort my problem from this disk.

Thanks

[FijiJohn]

Yes. The upgrade disc will function just the same as the non-upgrade version. (BTW - you can use the upgrade version to do a clean install. You simply have to "show" it a Win 98 CD when it asks to see it.)

[cwin]

Originally posted by trebor22
I only have an XP upgrade disk e.g from Win 98 to XP should I be able to sort my problem from this disk.

Thanks

yup.. give it a win 98 disc when it asks tho

[trebor22]

Thanks for all your help I am now up and running again, i'm in your debt but we all have to learn sometime and its thanks to you guys that we can.

Trebor

[nothing]

Someone clicked on "New Thread" instead of "Post Reply" lol

[trebor22]

Sorry my mistake we all have to learn.

The diference between me and a computer is
"you only have to punch the computer once to get the information in"

Thanks

[chubtub]

you only have to punch the computer once to get the information in

lol that is a good one, going to have to use that one.