Ok, then it proves that the system knows there's a disk in the tray. This was done using the original install DVD, right? Peace, Gman "The only dumb questions are the ones we fail to ask" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patti or Ken" <patken@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 5:43 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Windows failed to start > I've just rebooted the PC so I can get my facts right. > Rebooting without the CD takes me straight to the screen...Windows failed > to > start and the rest that I told you in the original mail. > Rebooting with the CD in gives me 2 screens of stuff ( the usual boot up > information) with boot from CD or DVD at the end, and then it brings up > the > Windows failed to start screen. > Hope this helps > patti --------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To unsubscribe or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ To contact only the PCTT Mod Squad, write to: pctechtalk-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ---------------------------------------------------------------