Barbra,
When you first turn the machine on, the name of your BIOS EG Phoenix, will
pop up with the key stroke to enter it's setup will appear.
here's a list I have for BIOS keystrokes, all BIOS have different
Interfaces and I wouldnt' mess in it without sighte dhelp.
you'll be looking for Boot Sequence, boot Order, Boot Management,
something like that.
Here's the list of keystrokes to get into different BIOS's.
The BIOS can normally be accessed when you start your computer. You may
see a reference to "setup" when you turn your computer on. That's your
opportunity
to get into the BIOS. It usually requires the push of a function key, such
as F10, to get access to it. That "F" key varies between computers.
Sometimes
it's the ESC key or DEL key.
If a logo screen - like HP or DELL - is displayed during the start up
process instead, then you may want to check with your computer maker for a
command
to turn off that screen and display the start up information, which is
listed when a computer is powered on.
Here is a list of key sequences for various brand name computers. If yours
is not there check with your manufacturer or watch for info flashed
on-screen
when your computer first starts. It may say "For setup hit ..." That's the
info on how to get into the BIOS on your machine.
Acer: - Ctrl+Alt+Esc
ALR PC: (F2) or (Ctrl)(Alt)Esc)
AMI BIOS: (Del), (F1) or (F2)
AST, Advantage, Award, Tandon: - Ctrl + Alt + Esc
Award BIOS: (Del) or (Ctrl)(Alt)(Esc)
Compaq: (F10) (do this when the cursor is in the upper right corner of the
screen blinking)
Dell: - F1 or Del.
Dell: - Some require pressing reset twice
Dell: - Ctrl + Alt + Enter
DTK BIOS: (Esc)
Gateway 2000: - F1
Hewlett Packard: - F1
IBM:
List of 6 items
. Older Models - In order to get into the configuration of the IBM setup
screen (CMOS) screen you need to hold down both mouse buttons during
bootup.
. Aptiva - Press F1
. IBM PS/2: (Ctrl)(Alt)(Ins) after (Ctrl)(Alt)(Del)
. IBM PS/2 with reference partition: - Press Ins during boot
. Some PS/2s, such as 75 and 90: - Ctrl Alt ?
. Some PS/2s when pointer at top right of screen: - Ctrl + Ins
list end
NEC: - F2
Packard Bell: - F1 or F2
Phoenix BIOS: (F1), (F2), or (Ctrl)(Alt)(Esc)
Phoenix BIOS: - Ctrl Alt S
Phoenix BIOS: - Ctrl S
Phoenix BIOS: - Ctrl Alt Ins
Sharp Laptop 9020: - F2
Sony: (F3) while you are starting the PC, then (F2) or (F1)
Tandon computers: - Hold down the key after turning on power
Tandon: - Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Toshiba Laptops: - Toshiba Utility
Toshiba: - Press Esc during boot
Toshiba, Phoenix, late model PS/1 Value Point and 330s: - Press F1 during
boot
Olivetti PC Pro: - Shift Ctrl Alt + Num Pad Del
Miscellaneous PC's: - Ctrl + Esc or Ctrl and Alt and +
Zenith: - Ctrl Alt Ins
Dj Paddy
Running Windows 7 Beta
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From: "Barbara Wilson" <barkingbabs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 11:01 PM
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Reinstalling Windows help wanted!
Barry, where do I find that?
Barbara
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dj paddy" <djpaddy@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 10:50 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Reinstalling Windows help wanted!
Barbra,
you might try going into your BIOS and making sure that Boot From CD is
enabled.
This is called different things in differnet BIOS Systems.
Dj Paddy
Running Windows 7 Beta
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From: "James Scholes" <james@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 10:36 PM
To: "Barbara Wilson" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Reinstalling Windows help wanted!
Hi Barbara,
Windows CD's are not tied to specific PC's, however they do contain
different drivers, software etc depending on the machine(s) they are
designed to be installed on. For example:
My dad's Acer machine came with a Windows XP Pro CD. It had all the
drivers, and software needed to power those drivers, built right in, so
everything worked, straight out of the box. He recently needed to
reinstall Windows, however he could not find the original CD that came
with his machine. I had a generic XP Pro DVD lying around, so we
installed that, however because it didn't contain all the drivers for
his machine, we found ourselves in a sticky situation when it was
installed, with certain hardware not being recognised, internet sound
and visuals not working properly, and other such annoyances.
The solution was to go hunting around the web for his model of
computer, then find the individual drivers for that machine. I then had
to make him a DVD which included those drivers, and then reinstall
Windows again with that DVD. It then worked absolutely fine.
James Scholes
http://www.jls-radio.com
-----Original Message-----
Sent by Barbara Wilson on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 10:26 PM
I have attempted the Windows reinstall finally. Once I start the PC and
insert the Windows disc, nothing happens. I go to My Computer but the
CD drive is not showing up. Now, I have a couple of questions:
Do I need to use the Windows XP disc which came with this particular
computer? Or can I use the one which came with another computer? So is
the operating system tied to the PC it comes with?
The PC I am trying to reinstall on did not come with a Windows disc, so
I am not quite sure where I go from here. There are lots of little
problems on this PC such as not shutting down, program not responding
and so on which are making using it impossible for any length of time.
I've tried all but a reinstall, but not sure how to go forward from
this point. I am in need of some expert guidance here please!
Barbara
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