WinXP Won't install but SP2 will?

NewtonLoops · 08-15-2005, 04:43 PM

Hi,
I have a Compaq Presario 2700 laptop running WinXp. I format and re-install the os about every 6mo or less depending on when malware and glitches are a problem.

My problem has always been getting the computer to boot on the install cd. I have 3 different sets of factory WinXP install discs and 2 cd bays to use.

I once was able to do F10 on startup and select to boot on the cd drive but that isn't working anymore. I get the unable to read drive : abort/retry/fail? black screen.

I went out and bought WinXP SP2 and it installs fine but I don't like SP2 and want to stay with the earlier version.

Question:
What is that keeps my laptop from booting in the WinXP install disc and what do I have to do to correct it?

Thanks,
NewtonLoops

NewtonLoops · 08-16-2005, 02:43 AM

We'll I'm wondering why nobody is answering my question so I want to clarify just the question, perhaps I gave too much information.

Question:
My Compaq Presaio 2700 laptop running Windows XP won't boot off the installer cd? What do I have to do to correct that?

This has always been a problem but in the past I've been able to finally get it but I don't know how I did it. I have Win XP SP2 and it installs ok but the 'puter won't even boot up on the Win XP install disc. I get the unable to read drive : abort/retry/fail? black screen. I did F10 on startup to boot on the cd drive but that isn't working either.

Thanks,
NewtonLoops

jjsevdt · 08-16-2005, 03:25 AM

Have you tried to a boot disk? You can get one from www.bootdisk.com

NewtonLoops · 08-16-2005, 05:18 AM

I looked at your link. Can you tell me how using bootdisk is related to my question?

flame1117 · 08-16-2005, 05:20 AM

This doesn'thave to do with your question, but if you take care of your PC you wont need to reformat so often.

NewtonLoops · 08-16-2005, 06:06 AM

Do now what malware is ? and how will a boot disk correct that?

Blue · 08-17-2005, 02:03 AM

Of course boot disk has everything to do with your question. Your having trouble getting your windows xp cd to run durring startup so it would seem that perhaps its not bootable, In which case you'd boot your computer with a boot floppy (aprox. six for windows XP) and you can instal windows.

NewtonLoops · 08-17-2005, 03:07 PM

Blue,
Thanks for the help but you are not reading my question. I'm reinstalling/reformatting because of malware and glitches. The 'puter boots fine.

**Archangel** · 08-17-2005, 03:20 PM

look in the bios of your pc.. whats set as first boot device? anyway. set cdrom drive as first boot device, and HDD0 as second one. and ten try again to boot the Xp cd

i think that should do the trick

DanLatimer · 08-17-2005, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewtonLoops

Question:
What is that keeps my laptop from booting in the WinXP install disc and what do I have to do to correct it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewtonLoops

I looked at your link. Can you tell me how using bootdisk is related to my question?

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewtonLoops

Blue,
Thanks for the help but you are not reading my question. I'm reinstalling/reformatting because of malware and glitches. The 'puter boots fine.

quote #1: you ask y your computer isnt booting from the winXP boot disc

quote #2: you ask what boot discs have to do with your problem of booting from a bootdisc

quote #3: you tell us that your computer will boot fine...

your logic does not resemble our earth logic

08-15-2005, 04:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
NewtonLoops New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8	WinXP Won't install but SP2 will? Hi, I have a Compaq Presario 2700 laptop running WinXp. I format and re-install the os about every 6mo or less depending on when malware and glitches are a problem. My problem has always been getting the computer to boot on the install cd. I have 3 different sets of factory WinXP install discs and 2 cd bays to use. I once was able to do F10 on startup and select to boot on the cd drive but that isn't working anymore. I get the unable to read drive : abort/retry/fail? black screen. I went out and bought WinXP SP2 and it installs fine but I don't like SP2 and want to stay with the earlier version. Question: What is that keeps my laptop from booting in the WinXP install disc and what do I have to do to correct it? Thanks, NewtonLoops

08-16-2005, 03:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
jjsevdt Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 25 Posts: 1,025	Have you tried to a boot disk? You can get one from www.bootdisk.com __________________ C2D E6420 @ 2.13GHz on AsRock 4CoreDual-VSTA 2GB DDR2 533 1 - 80GB \| 1 - 60GB BFG Nvidia 7600GS Soundblaster Audigy PSN: JjSeVdT XBOX Live: JjSeVdT

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Blue VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London Ontario Age: 35 Posts: 3,555	Of course boot disk has everything to do with your question. Your having trouble getting your windows xp cd to run durring startup so it would seem that perhaps its not bootable, In which case you'd boot your computer with a boot floppy (aprox. six for windows XP) and you can instal windows. __________________ FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

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Archangel Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Netherlands Age: 21 Posts: 8,068	look in the bios of your pc.. whats set as first boot device? anyway. set cdrom drive as first boot device, and HDD0 as second one. and ten try again to boot the Xp cd i think that should do the trick __________________ Newton is dead, Einstein is dead, I don't feel very well either Xfire - Mirrari Intel Q6600 ( @3.6GHz) Asus Triton 79 Amazing 549/3200 4x 1Gb Corsair XMS2 DDR800 Asus Maximus Formula Asus & Sapphire HD3870 512Mb ( 850/1180 ) Corsair HX620W PSU

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08-16-2005, 02:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
NewtonLoops New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8	We'll I'm wondering why nobody is answering my question so I want to clarify just the question, perhaps I gave too much information. Question: My Compaq Presaio 2700 laptop running Windows XP won't boot off the installer cd? What do I have to do to correct that? This has always been a problem but in the past I've been able to finally get it but I don't know how I did it. I have Win XP SP2 and it installs ok but the 'puter won't even boot up on the Win XP install disc. I get the unable to read drive : abort/retry/fail? black screen. I did F10 on startup to boot on the cd drive but that isn't working either. Thanks, NewtonLoops

08-16-2005, 05:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
NewtonLoops New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8	I looked at your link. Can you tell me how using bootdisk is related to my question?

08-16-2005, 05:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
flame1117 banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,770	This doesn'thave to do with your question, but if you take care of your PC you wont need to reformat so often.

08-16-2005, 06:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
NewtonLoops New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8	Do now what malware is ? and how will a boot disk correct that?

08-17-2005, 03:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
NewtonLoops New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8	Blue, Thanks for the help but you are not reading my question. I'm reinstalling/reformatting because of malware and glitches. The 'puter boots fine.