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Problem with Windows XP repeatedly corrupting bootsector

maxheadroom · 2004-11-07 14:57:25

Hi, I'm having a very frustrating problem with a fresh installation of Windows XP Pro (SP2) on a Samsung 160GB drive. Every time I shut down the computer and then start it up again. I get this error message: "DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER" If I put in my XP CD, go to the recovery console and use…

07-11-2004 3:57pm

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maxheadroom

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Hi,

I'm having a very frustrating problem with a fresh installation of Windows XP Pro (SP2) on a Samsung 160GB drive. Every time I shut down the computer and then start it up again. I get this error message:
"DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER"

If I put in my XP CD, go to the recovery console and use fixboot, I write a new boot sector and the next tiome the system starts up normally.

Anyone got any ideas on how to tackle this?

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#2 07-11-2004 4:35pm

maxheadroom

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False alarm - it was a dodgy IDE Ribbon Cable. Its been replaced by an older, more robust, slower ATA33 ribbon cable until I get to a shop during the week.

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