I'm trying to re install Windows using the restore CD
2007-08-04 07:20:13 · 18 answers · asked by ZZ 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
When your PC first starts to boot (right after you turn it on), press the DELETE key (some computers are F2, and a few may also use other keys).
You will then enter your BIOS setup. Arrow over to the "Boot" menu and then go into Boot Device Priority. Move you Disc Drive to the top of the list (1st boot position).
Hit F10 to Save changes and exit...you pc will then reboot. With the cd in, the computer will boot from the cd.
2007-08-04 07:27:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the screen during boot up for the quick key that takes you to the bios (usually one of the F keys on top of the keyboard) You will find one of the bios pages will allow you to edit the boot sequence. If your computer is old, you may not have this option. If so, go to the manufacturer page for your motherboard and get the latest bios.
Also, most windows restore Cd's can be launched in Windows and will reboot the computer and boot from the CD all on it's own.
Booting from the CD is good if your Windows install is totally hosed.
2007-08-04 07:39:04 · answer #2 · answered by hubriskills 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hold down the del or sometimes F5 or F8 key usually to go to the setup menu ther you will find a section that sets the boot order
change so Cd is first
reboot with Cd in and it should boot from the disc
some PCs have a part that says accept changes where you have to change to YES but this is rare
some times you will need to re enter setup menu and change back after your reinstall to boot from your hard drive but most will do automatically
2007-08-04 07:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by benji 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During startup, tap the F1 or Delete key to get into the BIOS setup. You should see a section that indicates BOOT ORDER. Just set the CD device higher than your Hard drive.
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2007-08-04 07:25:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
During the Boot process, click DEL key simultaneously.
It will lead you to the CMOS setup screen.
USE keyboard ===>> click advance cmos settings or the second option from the top left (below option)
Click the boot sequence===>> set it to CD Drive / ROM
hit ESC key, then click F10 and press enter.
After rebooting, keep the CD handy. When asked insert and hit any key from the keyboard.
Regards,
Arun
2007-08-04 07:27:36 · answer #5 · answered by Arun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your pc should auto boot providing it's new enough and its a genuine disc.
failing that go into the bios.. and it's an option in there. normally DEL on boot up.. you'll see what key to press when the pc is booting onscreen..
OR use one of these, if u have a floppy disc.. boot off that..
http://www.bootdisk.com/
then just run
d: (change for cd drive letter)
setup
2007-08-04 07:25:25 · answer #6 · answered by junglejungle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the CD into the drive then start the computer. Be careful, you will lose all of your files. It may be safer to back them up first, but an electrical store can do that or if you have an external hard drive, use that.
2007-08-04 07:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by benwfranklin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn it on, press 'del' or F2 (usually) and enter the setup pages.
Look for 'boot order' and change it to CD first.
You'll need to use the keys for moving around the menus as most bios setups don't support mice.
2007-08-04 07:24:01 · answer #8 · answered by Shiv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change it in the bios and set the primary drive to the CD drive.
2007-08-04 07:56:47 · answer #9 · answered by Nigel B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're able to ue BIOS. while the computing gadget is beginning the two click F2, F12 or F8. (relies upon on the comp.) it is going to hold you to a boot menu the place you could set the D force a the standard boot gadget.
2016-11-11 05:17:41 · answer #10 · answered by lauramore 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋