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hdnn2000
07-12-2007, 11:25 PM
I have created WD data lifeguard tool CD. When I boot it from the dvd drive I receive a message " can not boot from DOS press any key to retry " . My bios boot order is DVD drive first. Please help. cpu e6600 dual core, motherboard p35db.
Jamie Nixx
07-13-2007, 12:35 AM
Do you have an operating system on the HD?
hdnn2000
07-13-2007, 12:36 AM
No this is a new built system
Jamie Nixx
07-13-2007, 12:47 AM
Right ok. I don't think you can boot any other cd other than windows the first time you build your comp.
hdnn2000
07-13-2007, 01:02 AM
Yes, I try to boot from authentic legal window xp cd got this error message :
" A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.
If this is the first time you've seen this stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appear again , follow these steps:
Check for virus on your computer. Remove any newly installed hard drive or hard drive controller. Check your hard drive make sure it is properly configured and terminated. Run CHKDSK/F to check for hard drive corruption, and then restart your computer." Don't know what this means please help. Thanks.
Jamie Nixx
07-13-2007, 01:08 AM
Now it is either the cd itself or its a hardware problem more than likely the HD.

Can you post your COMPLETE pc spec please.
hdnn2000
07-13-2007, 01:12 AM
cpu e6600 dual core, motherboard intel p35db, memory muskin 2 gig ddr2 800,LG sata dvd rw , WD 160 gig sata, saphirre 1650 ati radeon card,
Jamie Nixx
07-13-2007, 01:28 AM
Very nice setup mate :D .

When this error message appears does it give you a code as well when it says this ?
hdnn2000
07-13-2007, 07:56 AM
My God it take me 4 hours finally figure out. In Bios setting configure sata as ( default ) RAID , it must be changed to IDE window XP now can be boot. Thanks anyway NIXX
Jamie Nixx
07-13-2007, 08:46 AM
Glad it worked out ok mate :D
hdnn2000
07-13-2007, 09:39 AM
Prolem still persist. In the middle of window xp install get the blue screen and the message : " windows shut down to prevent damage to your computer
begin dump of phycial memory
Jamie Nixx
07-13-2007, 10:38 AM
Right now something i have gone through.

The same thing happened and it turned out to be the ram and the HD (not damaged just being buggers).

Take out all of your ram and put only one stick in.

If you have any partitions on your HD delete them all and format it (windows gives you the option to do this)