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    Sony PCG Z505HS

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by AlexanderJ, Jan 13, 2009.

  1. AlexanderJ

    AlexanderJ Newbie

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    My notebook will not boot to windows xp. It seems to start as windows then it starts to reboot all over again. I have the recovery disk, but it is not recognized when I restart. Is there anything I can do? :confused:
     
    AlexanderJ, Jan 13, 2009
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  2. sipp11

    sipp11 Notebook Consultant

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    Hmm, have you chosen CD-ROM drive as first boot device?

    If you haven't done anything, when you are at POST, click "Esc" It will go to Boot menu. Then choose ATAPI CD-ROM Drive.

    After the disc is read, you have to press any key to get into the restoration process. It should be all set within an hour.
     
    sipp11, Jan 17, 2009
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