One question; Isn't it possible to install XP over windows 7 via boot?
My friend said he wasn't able too boot from the XP installation CD at boot. When the "Press any key to boot from CD/DVD" screen appears, he presses any key, and the screen remains blank. I've even lent him my XP copy but it still doesn't boot with the XP CD.
BTW I'm not looking for the solution, I just want to know if it is possible. :)
YES .. But you might have to erase the HD first.
windows 7 is not running on your pc at boot time.
check the disc, drive and bios settings
Anything, under the right circumstances, is posssible..One question; Isn't it possible to install XP over windows 7 via boot?
My friend said he wasn't able too boot from the XP installation CD at boot. When the "Press any key to boot from CD/DVD" screen appears, he presses any key, and the screen remains blank. I've even lent him my XP copy but it still doesn't boot with the XP CD.
BTW I'm not looking for the solution, I just want to know if it is possible. :)
lol
And what makes it even more annoying is that none of my keyboards have an "any" key..
I remember that a certain major manufacturer changed the entry in their manual in the 1980's from "press any key" to "press a key" as the helpdesk were getting too many calls for people who couldn't find the any key
hehe, too bad nobody ever reads the manual
For those that don't know, the "Press any key ..." message is the BIOS code when it detects a bootable disc. So at least we know the disc is bootable.
Hey guys I've changed all the settings and stuff in the BIOS and checked everything. Sorry i didn't mention that. Everything is alright and even the keyboard is enabled and all that.
Just that it stays grey after pressing the key.
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