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    CF-28 Restore discs won't

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Kardan, Jan 17, 2011.

  1. Kardan

    Kardan Notebook Evangelist

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    I picked up a CF-28PCJGEPMBKB (on the bottom label) or CF-28PCJGEPM (on the Bios page) complete except for operating system which, the COA sticker said, was for Windows 2000 Pro. Another member of this forum suggested it probaby was a Mk.2 so I downloaded and burned a CD from the appropriate .iso file. On running Disc 1, it first said “Starting Windows Millenium Emergency Boot”, followed by “Device Name: MSCD000”, “Transfer Mode: Programmed I/O”, “Number of Drives: 1” and then “Does not support this model.” At no time was I given an opportunity to choose between the two OSs on the set. I looked at the CD I created and the files look ok, including directories for W2K and WXPPRO. Recommendations?
     
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    db04p71 Notebook Deity

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    I believe you must have a Windows 2000 (only) restore disc for that. IIRC, the dual operating system, one time choice only machines had both a W2K and XP COA.

    Glen
     
    db04p71, Jan 17, 2011
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  3. Kardan

    Kardan Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks Glen,
    I'll see if I can track one down. Were we correct about it being a Mk.2 ?
    Brian
     
    Kardan, Jan 17, 2011
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    Yes it is a MK2 :) The restore disk should be a 4 disk set.
    PM sent.
     
    toughasnails, Jan 17, 2011
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    Alex Super Moderator

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    Sounds like it's not the correct software
    Panasonic never ever had anything to do with Millenium edition
    Even Microsoft would like to forget about ME :eek:

    The Panasonic restore disks, if you use the wrong type will say "This machine does not support"
     
    Alex, Jan 18, 2011
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  6. Kardan

    Kardan Notebook Evangelist

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    The NBR member I purchased the dual operating system disc's from was very apologetic, but doesn't have a Windows 2000 only set for a 29 Mk.2. Anybody have a set?
     
    Kardan, Jan 18, 2011
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    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Brian, I'm communicating with Alex to see what more I can do for you.

    Thanks
     
    Rob, Jan 18, 2011
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  8. Kardan

    Kardan Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks! I appreciate your help.
     
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  10. Kardan

    Kardan Notebook Evangelist

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    Can do. You and I can continue our efforts over there. Thanks for your help.
    Brian
     
    Kardan, Jan 18, 2011
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