Win XP problem with CDROM Windows don't start

[mikkecm]

Hello there
I really hope you can help.
My problem: I've one Lenovo ThinkPad T60, since 2 weeks ago I have to extract the CD-ROM device to be able to start Windows, I mean, if the computer is off and the CD-ROM device in plugged in Windows only reach the progress bar then the HardDisk led stop and happens nothing!

Please you help, I will appreciate it.
Thanks

[virge]

What version of Windows are you running? Have you tried to boot in Safe Mode to see if the problem persists?

[sarbin]

you might also check the startup order in your bios. as a test, if the cd drive is listed first, temporarily move it below your hdd and see if you get a completed boot.

[mikkecm]

you might also check the startup order in your bios. as a test, if the cd drive is listed first, temporarily move it below your hdd and see if you get a completed boot.

Hi

I did the test, I changed the primary boot device to be the HDD but no results, the problem is still there.

[sarbin]

drat!

do you have a friend with a similar thinkpad, so that you could try their cd drive in your machine? that might pinpoint your problem to the drive rather something more systemic.

[Harryc]

What happens if you boot a Linux live CD?