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Old 03-30-2007, 07:42 PM
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"disk read error" upon startup

my mom's computer says "disk read error" upon startup... should i f2 my way into the bios?
Old 03-30-2007, 09:29 PM
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Did you change the boot order in the BIOS recently? Make sure your Primary boot device is the Hard Drive.

If it is, your HD may be fungooled.
Old 03-30-2007, 10:31 PM
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never messed with the boot order. tried to press f2 to get into bios and disable other drives but i couldn't do a damn thing except ctrl+alt+del and go back to the same dumb screen. couldn't start in safe mode, i'll assume it's fried
Old 03-30-2007, 11:12 PM
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I would assume it's fried. If you have an extra HD, try installing Windows on that HD to really nail down the problem.
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thank you sir that's the plan, man
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Make sure there is no floppy in the drive...
Old 03-31-2007, 09:33 AM
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no no, i am SURE of that.
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