My DVD drive got screwt, i tried using the trouble shooter but it didn't help, I also tried restoring the system, but the computer uses the DVD drive as default drive for restoring the computer, luckily my CD-ROM is still working i would like to know how to set it as the default boot drive

Thanks in advance,

EdCafe

Set it in the BIOS.


"EdCAFE" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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| My DVD drive got screwt, i tried using the trouble shooter
but it didn't help, I also tried restoring the system, but
the computer uses the DVD drive as default drive for
restoring the computer, luckily my CD-ROM is still working i
would like to know how to set it as the default boot drive
|
| Thanks in advance,
|
| EdCafe

Second thought, have you tried using the device manager to
remove the DVD drive and rebooting to see if it will be
detected and installed as new hardware?


"EdCAFE" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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| My DVD drive got screwt, i tried using the trouble shooter
but it didn't help, I also tried restoring the system, but
the computer uses the DVD drive as default drive for
restoring the computer, luckily my CD-ROM is still working i
would like to know how to set it as the default boot drive
|
| Thanks in advance,
|
| EdCafe

That is not very specific, i hate to say it but i'm a newbi

Please tell me how!

OK, i have used the device maneger to remove the DVD and reinstalling it( and rebooted it), also my PC is an emachine, the DVD is Samsung does that clears it a bit ?

Why do you want to set the cd as the default boot drive?

"EdCAFE" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> My DVD drive got screwt, i tried using the trouble shooter but it didn't
help, I also tried restoring the system, but the computer uses the DVD drive
as default drive for restoring the computer, luckily my CD-ROM is still
working i would like to know how to set it as the default boot drive
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> EdCafe
>

EdCAFE,

Reboot computer. As it reboots hold down the 'Delete' key until BIOS
settings appear.

Using your arrow keys, use the right arrow to advance to the 'Boot' option.
Now use the down arrow and go to '2nd Boot device', click 'Enter'.

Use the down arrow to the 'CDROM' option, click 'Enter'.

Now click the F10 key, click 'Yes' (Enter), let computer boot up.

Drew


"EdCAFE" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> My DVD drive got screwt, i tried using the trouble shooter but it didn't
help, I also tried restoring the system, but the computer uses the DVD drive
as default drive for restoring the computer, luckily my CD-ROM is still
working i would like to know how to set it as the default boot drive
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> EdCafe