disk boot failure please insert system disk

lamboss said:

i get a saying "disk boot failure please insert system disk and press enter" i can only start windows when i have the setup disk in the cd drive

i have a sata drive which is the master and where the os is installed but i also have an ide drive that is set as a slave but some how the "system reserved" partion is installed on that drive ?

i also have the sata drive set up to boot before the ide but still its not working and i can only start windows with the cd

how can i fix this ?

thx for the help

The biggest problem, but the easiest to fix is the boot problem. Turn your computer off and then boot up. As soon as boot begins tap an f key (you should check your manual to see which one, mine is f12 (dell) qucikly and repeatedly until you get to get bios. In bios there are selections for many different needs. You will select boot order. You are probably set to boot from DVD, change that to boot from hard drive. That should solve the boot problem.

I think if you follow my instructions you will be enjoying a wondeful holiday with a working computer.

In any event, I would like to wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season, and for you alone a working computer. Take care and enjoy.
Richard