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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: windows xp disk read error 17 This post has been reported. Hi When I try and start up my Windows XP windows xp disk error press any key to restart I 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
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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 disk drive error whs 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
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 July 5, 2016 Get the fix for the error Disk Boot Failure on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. Contents1 About "Disk Boot Failure"1.1 Description and Symptoms1.2 Symptom 1: "Disk Boot Failure" error screen on startup2
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Causes of this Error2.1 Cause 1: Incorrect BIOS boot order2.2 Cause 2: Faulty data cables2.3 Cause 3: HDD window xp pro boot disk is damaged3 Fixing “Disk boot failure” on Windows3.1 Fix 1: Change BIOS boot order3.2 Fix #2: Remove newly installed hardware, check data cables and jumpers3.3 Fix #3: window xp home boot disk Check HDD for failures3.4 Fix #4: Run chkdsk4 More Information4.1 Linked Entries4.2 Support Links4.3 Applicable Systems About "Disk Boot Failure" The following information on this error has been compiled by NeoSmart Technologies, based on the information gathered and reported http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/disk-read-error-occurred-message-how-do-i-fix-this by our global network of engineers, developers, and technicians or partner organizations. Description and Symptoms The error messages, alerts, warnings, and symptoms below are tied to this error. Symptom 1: "Disk Boot Failure" error screen on startup Every time a computer is turned on, as part of the boot process the BIOS tries to find a bootable drive to continue the loading process by starting its first sector. However, if BIOS is unable to find a drive to boot from, https://neosmart.net/wiki/disk-boot-failure/ then a "Disk Boot Failure" error screen is displayed and the boot process is halted. Here is an example of "Disk Boot Failure" error screen for all versions of Windows: DISK BOOT FAILURE - INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER Causes of this Error This error has been known to occur as a result of one of the following causes: Cause 1: Incorrect BIOS boot order The most common cause of this error is an incorrect order of boot devices in BIOS. Usually BIOS tries to find a bootable drive according to its boot device order, so if a PC has a floppy drive set to a higher priority than a hard drive, and there is a floppy disk inserted - then the PC tries to boot from a floppy disk, and a error message is displayed. Cause 2: Faulty data cables Like all components of our PC’s, hard drive data cables tend to deteriorate as the time passes. If the same data cable was used for several years(or even the same one across several computers), then it might me the cause of periodic read/write errors that can affect the loading process. Cause 3: HDD is damaged A hard drive can become damaged or inaccessible due to read/write errors, power outages, or virus attacks. If that's the case, then the drive should be checked for errors and scanned for viruses to make sure that it works corr
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