|
|
|
|
|||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
| Welcome
to Tech Support Forum home to more then 136,000 problems solved. Issues
have included: Spyware, Malware, Virus Issues, Windows, Microsoft,
Linux, Networking, Security, Hardware, and Gaming Getting your
problem solved is as easy as: 1. Registering for a free account 2. Asking your question 3. Receiving an answer Registered members: * See fewer ads. * And much more..
|
| Want to know how to post a question? click here | Having problems with spyware and pop-ups? First Steps |
|
|||||||
| Laptop Support Support Forum for laptops; Sony, Toshiba, HP, Acer, Dell |
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools |
03-29-2006, 08:58 AM
|
#1 (permalink) |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 3
OS: XP
|
HELP!! with putting xp on a laptop
Hey, i need help putting an xp operating system on an old ibm thinkpad, it had windows 98 on it previously, i have formatted the drive, and when i rebooted it(The XP disk is in), it just says "Invalid System disk,Replace this disk, and then press any key"
I dont know what to do as pressing any key does not work, i hope Xp will go on. Please Help, Mike |
|
     
|
| Sponsored Links |
|
03-29-2006, 09:30 AM
|
#2 (permalink) |
|
Manager, Design
|
First off, will this laptop be capable of running XP? Think about that seriously before trying.
When the laptop powers on, press F2 to enter the BIOS and make sure your optical drive is set as the first boot device. If it can't read, consider getting a replacement CD from Microsoft or getting an exchange from the retailer you bought it from.
__________________
  ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses. 
|
|
|
|
|
03-29-2006, 09:37 AM
|
#3 (permalink) | |
|
Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania
Posts: 13,736
OS: 98SE/WinXP Home/WinXP Pro/Vista/Windows 7
|
Quote:
Likely causes are a defective drive, corrupted files. Is the cd a burnt copy? Do you know if the drive worked prior to this?
__________________
 .jpg) Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!! LETS GO PENS !! 
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools | |
|
|
