Disk boot failure

craigs85 · 11-06-2009, 05:28 PM

Hi there.

I have just re-installed Vista on to my hard drive after having a lot of problems with it previously. During the install, I deleted the partition and created a new one.

Now I've got a problem when booting the pc up.

The following message appears everytime and I can't get any further, UNLESS the VIsta CD is in the drive, then it boots normally.

Disk boot failure. Insert System disk and press enter.

How can I solve this?

Thanks,

Craig

DT Roberts · 11-06-2009, 08:46 PM

Reinstall Vista, but first wipe the drive with KillDisk: www.killdisk.com

You need a blank CD/DVD and ISO burning software to run it. If you don't have the software, I recommend ImgBurn: www.imgburn.com

Burn the CD and noot the computer from it. Follow the on-screen instructions and wipe the drive clean, then attempt a new install. Let us know how it goes.

Good luck.

craigs85 · 11-07-2009, 12:09 PM

Thanks for the reply.

Have ran the Killdisk on my disc now and wiped it completely, am now installing Windows Vista. WIll let you know how I get on.

Thanks,

Craig

11-06-2009, 05:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
craigs85 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Derbyshire, UK Posts: 85 OS: Windows Vista	Disk boot failure Hi there. I have just re-installed Vista on to my hard drive after having a lot of problems with it previously. During the install, I deleted the partition and created a new one. Now I've got a problem when booting the pc up. The following message appears everytime and I can't get any further, UNLESS the VIsta CD is in the drive, then it boots normally. Disk boot failure. Insert System disk and press enter. How can I solve this? Thanks, Craig

11-06-2009, 08:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
DT Roberts Windows Tech Team Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,171 OS: Windows 7 RTM (x64), Vista SP2, XP Pro, Windows 7, Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Disk boot failure Reinstall Vista, but first wipe the drive with KillDisk: www.killdisk.com You need a blank CD/DVD and ISO burning software to run it. If you don't have the software, I recommend ImgBurn: www.imgburn.com Burn the CD and noot the computer from it. Follow the on-screen instructions and wipe the drive clean, then attempt a new install. Let us know how it goes. Good luck. __________________ A+ Certified Technician Using Device Manager Shrinking Partitions

11-07-2009, 12:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
craigs85 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Derbyshire, UK Posts: 85 OS: Windows Vista	Re: Disk boot failure Thanks for the reply. Have ran the Killdisk on my disc now and wiped it completely, am now installing Windows Vista. WIll let you know how I get on. Thanks, Craig