Windows XP
What do I need to do?
I need to 'erse' hard drive.
I have the disk.
what needs to be done so computer will boot from that disk?

Enter the BIOS Setup and set the Boot Menu or Order so that the CD drive is set prior to the hard drive.

Then restart and when you see a message to press any key to boot from CD press any key.

Originally Posted by jephree

Enter the BIOS Setup and set the Boot Menu or Order so that the CD drive is set prior to the hard drive.

Then restart and when you see a message to press any key to boot from CD press any key.

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ah.
ya got me there too......(enter BIOS setup)
how involved is this process?
Vista help only speaks of starting from a windows disk.......i'm guessing this is not the same process.---"insert disk, then restart"

When the computer first starts the hardware is run by the BIOS. (Basic In Out System). This is before Windows is ever involved.

Most computers use the Delete key to enter the BIOS Setup.

You might see on the lower part of your screen just after power on "Press Delete to Enter Setup". A very few manufacturers use F2 or F10.

Once in the BIOS Setup look for BOOT options.

This should all be in the manual as well. What is the make and model of the computer?

Originally Posted by jephree

When the computer first starts the hardware is run by the BIOS. (Basic In Out System). This is before Windows is ever involved.

Most computers use the Delete key to enter the BIOS Setup.

You might see on the lower part of your screen just after power on "Press Delete to Enter Setup". A very few manufacturers use F2 or F10.

Once in the BIOS Setup look for BOOT options.

This should all be in the manual as well. What is the make and model of the computer?

eMachines
T2460

Computer:

http://www.emachines.com/support/pro...es&model=T2460

Manual:

http://downloads.emachines.com/userg...xgen2_3_en.pdf

According to the manual the BIOS should be set to boot the CD/DVD

What happens when you start the computer with the CD inside?

HAH!!! got it.........mission accomplished


THANX FOLKS!!!!!!!!!!

No problem. Glad it worked out. :yippee:

Let us know if we can help further in the future.

Originally Posted by jephree

No problem. Glad it worked out. :yippee:

Let us know if we can help further in the future.

will do....got this site on 'speed-dial'