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Win XP problem with CDROM Windows don't start
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:26 pm
by 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
Re: Win XP problem with CDROM Windows don't start
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 1:31 am
by virge
What version of Windows are you running? Have you tried to boot in Safe Mode to see if the problem persists?
Re: Win XP problem with CDROM Windows don't start
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 1:41 am
by 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.
Re: Win XP problem with CDROM Windows don't start
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:44 am
by mikkecm
sarbin wrote: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.
Re: Win XP problem with CDROM Windows don't start
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 6:33 pm
by 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.
Re: Win XP problem with CDROM Windows don't start
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:35 pm
by Harryc
What happens if you boot a Linux live CD?