Quick Help me Big Problem

Suppah · 05-18-2006, 06:19 PM

Hi all..

I'm new here at the boards... But I've got a "stupid" question meaby...

1. I've got an old AMD 900 Mhz... And it's really weird.. When I start my computer up and write the l/p it logs me in.. But When it's just opening windows it restarts... So I can't get into windows what do I do?

2. I want for format C:\ and I know how to boot from a cd..

The only problem there is that it say: Push a key to boot from Cd-rom... Then I ofcouse push a buttom but nothing happens?

What should I do.. Need to fix my com quick... Thanks...

Morten

timothyb89 · 05-19-2006, 01:03 AM

download Knoppix (knoppix.net) if you already haven't and get into your BIOS config (you'll be told to press a key on the first screen)
The the BIOS config loads, go to the "Boot" tab and then go to "Boot Device Priority" Make sure your CD-ROM drive is selected to be the first option. If if isn't, select the first option, press "enter" on ur keyboard, select "CD-ROM" and press "enter" again.

If you've got more than one CD-ROM drive:
On the main "Boot Device Priority" screen, there will be on option for CD-ROM drives. select this and choose te first CD drive you want the computer to check for a bootable cd.

timothyb89 · 05-19-2006, 01:17 AM

oh yes... I forgot to add that to reformat ur hdd, u need to run QTParted (Main Knoppix Menu>System>QTParted

wasisnt · 05-19-2006, 10:46 PM

I dont suppose you have a USB keyboard do you? If so its most likely not being recognized until windows starts. Plug in a PS2 keyboard if thats the case.

05-18-2006, 06:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Suppah New Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1	Quick Help me Big Problem Hi all.. I'm new here at the boards... But I've got a "stupid" question meaby... 1. I've got an old AMD 900 Mhz... And it's really weird.. When I start my computer up and write the l/p it logs me in.. But When it's just opening windows it restarts... So I can't get into windows what do I do? 2. I want for format C:\ and I know how to boot from a cd.. The only problem there is that it say: Push a key to boot from Cd-rom... Then I ofcouse push a buttom but nothing happens? What should I do.. Need to fix my com quick... Thanks... Morten

05-19-2006, 01:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
timothyb89 Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 357	download Knoppix (knoppix.net) if you already haven't and get into your BIOS config (you'll be told to press a key on the first screen) The the BIOS config loads, go to the "Boot" tab and then go to "Boot Device Priority" Make sure your CD-ROM drive is selected to be the first option. If if isn't, select the first option, press "enter" on ur keyboard, select "CD-ROM" and press "enter" again. If you've got more than one CD-ROM drive: On the main "Boot Device Priority" screen, there will be on option for CD-ROM drives. select this and choose te first CD drive you want the computer to check for a bootable cd. __________________ And now that I'm running my life support equipment through Windows 95, I'll never have to worry about - beeeeeeeep... Registered Linux User #425668 Registered Linux Machine #333299

05-19-2006, 01:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
timothyb89 Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 357	oh yes... I forgot to add that to reformat ur hdd, u need to run QTParted (Main Knoppix Menu>System>QTParted __________________ And now that I'm running my life support equipment through Windows 95, I'll never have to worry about - beeeeeeeep... Registered Linux User #425668 Registered Linux Machine #333299

05-19-2006, 10:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
wasisnt Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 121	I dont suppose you have a USB keyboard do you? If so its most likely not being recognized until windows starts. Plug in a PS2 keyboard if thats the case. __________________ PC Help and Tips

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