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The How-To Geek Forums Have Migrated to Discourse How-To Geek Forums / Windows XP "Disk read error occurred" message - how do I fix this? (25 posts) Started 4 years ago by stander2 Latest reply from G41M Topic Viewed 21520 times 1 2 Next » stander2 Posts:
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17 This post has been reported. Hi When I try and start up my Windows XP I windows xp home installation disk get this message "Disk read error occurred press Ctl+Alt =Del to restart. Every time I restart I get the same message. Does anyone have any ideas
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about the steps I should take in an attempt to fix this problem. I have searched the forums but am a bit lost about some of the suggestions. Any simply explained suugested solutions would be appreciated. Thanks Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top windows xp installation disk download whs Posts: 17584 This post has been reported. As a first measure I would run a chkdsk c: /r in cmd - e.g. from an installations disc. That would be as easy as it comes. Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top stander2 Posts: 17 This post has been reported. hI whs How do I get to the CMD- every time I reboot I get the same message "Disk read error occurred press Ctl+Alt =Del to restart" Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top whs windows xp installation disk iso Posts: 17584 This post has been reported. You have to load your installation disc and go to the repair options. Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top stander2 Posts: 17 This post has been reported. Hi Found the original Windows XP installation disk, turned the PC on, inserted the CD a number of times but all I get is the same message "Disk read error occurred press Ctl+Alt =Del to restart" Tried rebooting, installing CD, but only get the same message. Any other ideas would be appreciated. Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top vistamike Posts: 10945 This post has been reported. When you boot, do you see an option to get into BIOS? (F2) Change the 1st boot device to CD/DVD Another option is to tap F12 on boot and change the boot order to CD/DVD Mike Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top whs Posts: 17584 This post has been reported. Yeah, Mike is right. You forgot to change the boot order. Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top stander2 Posts: 17 This post has been reported. When I boot the computer, I get no options to get into BIOS. just that same message. I tried the F12 on boot a couple of times but it makes no difference. S Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top GuiltySpark Posts: 4024 This post has been reported. stander2 , You have to be quick with the POST (Bios) screen otherwise it offloads to the OS. What make and model is your computer ? Re
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Apps News Encyclopedia Home Forum Windows Windows XP Report SATA Drive not detected while windows xp reinstallation disk installing XP[Solved/Closed] Ask a question bahurdeen - Latest answer on Jan 10, 2013 03:39PM Hello, As of now I have windows
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vista OS. if I tried to install windows xp I am getting following error. Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer. Make sure any hard disk drives are powered on http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/disk-read-error-occurred-message-how-do-i-fix-this and properly connected to your computer, and that any disk-related hardware configuration is correct. This may involve running a manufacturer - supplied diagnostic or setup program. Setup cannot continue. To quit Setup, press F3 pls advice what I should do? See more SATA Drive not detected while installing XP Pc nit detect setup windows xp Showing os not found while installing win xp ftom usb SATA Drive not detected while installing http://ccm.net/forum/affich-52951-sata-drive-not-detected-while-installing-xp XP SATA Drive not detected while boot in XP...as earliar its good SATA Hdd not detected while installing windows 7 / windows 8 [Solved] (Solved) Windows Xp Cannot detect my USB Flash Drive [Solved] (Solved) Only one partition detected while install XP Helpful +213 Report Sysco Apr 20, 2010 01:56PM Check your bios, make sure your sata controller is set to ATA, not AHCI. Otherwise the computer wont see the drive when trying to install XP in some cases. View all 11 comments Report beefcurtains- May 3, 2010 09:40AM You rock, thanks for the fix! Report felixanu- May 23, 2010 09:51PM thanks man.you are great for 8 mons I am trying to resolv that.The Best Are The Best Report BRK- Jun 26, 2010 04:13PM It worked!!! You are the man, this was driving me nuts... Report Rune- Jul 10, 2010 05:55PM I love you, man! hours of scrathing my head, and I finnally find your post! Saved my night! Thanks again! Report donjolly- Jul 11, 2010 10:15PM This worked Great! thanks so much. My Emacines listed "sata" ratherthan "ata" but I made the change and Windows XP is loading. had messed with this several hours with no sucess untill I saw your post. Thanks again!! Report Louis- Jul 14, 2010 10:36AM
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