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I am too tired to look for the post, but I mentioned that I had tried every configuration of plugged-in or not, but I just did it again with the old drive disconnected and there never is a DVD listed in the BIOS, just the general Onboard or USB CD-ROM Device. Nothing more in the BIOS.
Again, the error message after pressing F12, then CD ROM Device, says strike F1 key to try again, F2 for Setup utility. I strike F1 again and get the same message, then re-boot, shut down or F2 if I need to change anything in the OLD BIOS that never mentions a specific HDD or CD ROM or DVD ROM etc.
I am not, and never have been able to get to elevated Command prompt with this XP HOME edition. I have used Safe Mode to set the password in XP PRO for added security but have never had access to the "Administrator" account in this machine. I have forgotten how to go to safe mode to try to access the Administrator account and gain access so I can use command prompt with Administrator priveledges, even though I am in the Administrators group. Is it F5?