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    Cannot boot from cd

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by A!v@@, Feb 7, 2009.

  1. A!v@@

    A!v@@ Notebook Enthusiast

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    HI guys,

    I buy xps m1530 i want to install xp when i try to boot from cd it boots only the HDD the boot sequence is cd/dvd, anybody help me if there is anyother way
     
    A!v@@, Feb 7, 2009
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  2. Tolkannn

    Tolkannn Notebook Evangelist

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    when you load from a cd you have to press any button (you'll be prompted to do so) for the M1530 to boot fully from the cd
     
    Tolkannn, Feb 7, 2009
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  3. kuncheesh

    kuncheesh Notebook Evangelist

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    Try the quick boot selection menu by pressing F12 immediately on startup and selecting CD/DVD drive
     
    kuncheesh, Feb 7, 2009
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