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When your computer won't start or won't boot from Windows, you must boot it from the Windows Cd.

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Steps

  1. Boot Computer from Xp Cd Step 1.jpg
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    Open the computer and open the Cd Rom.
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  2. Boot Computer from Xp Cd Step 2.jpg
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    Put the Windows Xp Cd in it.
  3. Boot Computer from Xp Cd Step 3.jpg
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    Restart or shut the computer down.
  4. Boot Computer from Xp Cd Step 4.jpg
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    Turn the computer on and wait until a black screen comes and in the top left corner it says "Press any key to boot from cd".
  5. Boot Computer from Xp Cd Step 5.jpg
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    Press any key.
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Tips

  • If step 4 doesn't work then you must boot from the boot menu,to do that you must press F10 or F12 (it varies from one computer to another) when the manufacturer's logo comes.

Warnings

  • You must know what you are doing ,don't mess with the windows boot cd. If you don't know then call someone who knows about computers.

Things You'll Need

  • A PC with windows xp on it
  • A windows xp cd

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