Win XP will not boot without CD

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When I try to boot my laptop now, getting error: invalid system disk, press
any key...
I'm trying to edit boot.ini file seems my boot.ini file is the problem
maybe?
can someone help?

Mar 18 '07 #1

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This is a programmer group. You might get a good answer at a windows xp user
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When I try to boot my laptop now, getting error: invalid system disk,
press
any key...
I'm trying to edit boot.ini file seems my boot.ini file is the problem
maybe?
can someone help?

Mar 18 '07 #2

This is a programmers group, so you might want to try one the OS groups.
However, a simple repair might fix your problem. Start up the installation
process from your CD/DVD and choose to repair a damaged installation. Please
follow the instructions on screen when doing so.

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Carsten Thomsen
Senior .NET Solutions Architect / Developer / Author
MCAD/MCSD/MCSE/MCTS
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When I try to boot my laptop now, getting error: invalid system disk,
press
any key...
I'm trying to edit boot.ini file seems my boot.ini file is the problem
maybe?
can someone help?

Mar 18 '07 #3

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