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    rmm0106 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 21, 2009, 10:59 AM
    Computer will not boot
    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.
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    Sep 21, 2009, 11:02 AM
    What happens if you enter setup and select the internal hard drive (C drive) as first boot device?
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    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.
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    Sep 21, 2009, 11:05 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by rmm0106 View Post
    It is stuck on the "press tab to show post screen, del to enter setup"
    You sure?
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    Sep 21, 2009, 11:15 AM

    Yep, when I hit the Delete button nothing happens.
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    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
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    Sep 22, 2009, 01:48 AM

    Who is the computer manufacturer? Do they have a diagnostic tool?
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    Sep 22, 2009, 02:03 AM

    Sounds like your hard drive is fried and the system isn't recognizing it.
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