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    Windows XP MCE 2005 Reinstallation problems

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by dmvp41, Apr 7, 2008.

  1. dmvp41

    dmvp41 Notebook Enthusiast

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    For no particular reason I've decided to reinstall my operating system. The first thing I did was move all my important files onto my external HDD. However, once I put in the DVD for reinstallation I got to the installing files part, and it says "cannot read from drive C." Also, when I choose the upgade windows xp option, it says "an error occurred copying file ____. The file is missing".I think I might have accidentally moved a system file(s) but I'm unsure of what to do. Also, is there some way to change settings on booting the cd when I start my computer through Bios or something? The reinstallation dvd does not work on bootup for me. Any help would be great, thanks.
     
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    You have to access BIOS via a special key & change the boot order.
     
    Thomas, Apr 7, 2008
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    Hiker, Apr 7, 2008
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