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rmm0106
Sep 21, 2009, 10:59 AM
My son's computer won't boot. It is stuck on the "press tab to show post screen, del to enter setup". How do I fix this? Any help would be great.
Curlyben
Sep 21, 2009, 11:02 AM
What happens if you enter setup and select the internal hard drive (C drive) as first boot device ??
rmm0106
Sep 21, 2009, 11:04 AM
When I turn on the computer this is the first screen I see. I doesn't give me the option to enter setup.
Curlyben
Sep 21, 2009, 11:05 AM
It is stuck on the "press tab to show post screen, del to enter setup"

You sure ??
rmm0106
Sep 21, 2009, 11:15 AM
Yep, when I hit the Delete button nothing happens.
seahwk83
Sep 21, 2009, 03:28 PM
Would probably suggest a repair installation if that is an option for you

Repair Installation
A Repair Install will replace the system files with the files on the XP CD used for the Repair Install. It will leave your applications and settings intact, but Windows updates will need to be reapplied.

Perform a Repair Installation (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx)
Sylvanta Sybil
Sep 22, 2009, 01:48 AM
Who is the computer manufacturer? Do they have a diagnostic tool?
ScottGem
Sep 22, 2009, 02:03 AM
Sounds like your hard drive is fried and the system isn't recognizing it.