disk boot failure

[nathan]

I have windows XP. when my computer starts it gets
through the BIOS, but never gets to windows. F8 will not
get me to BIOS setup. it then has a black screen that
says "Pri. Master Disk HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability....NONE.
Disk boot failure, insert system disk and press enter". I
have unplugged all peripherals and tried again...what is
wrong?

Thanks,

Nathan

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Unfortunately, it appears your hard drive has malfunctioned and
is no longer operational....you'll need to purchase a new one.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I have windows XP. when my computer starts it gets
| through the BIOS, but never gets to windows. F8 will not
| get me to BIOS setup. it then has a black screen that
| says "Pri. Master Disk HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability....NONE.
| Disk boot failure, insert system disk and press enter". I
| have unplugged all peripherals and tried again...what is
| wrong?
|
| Thanks,
|
| Nathan

 

[Cerridwen]

Unfortunately, it appears your hard drive has malfunctioned and
is no longer operational....you'll need to purchase a new one.

I hope he has a current back up... ;o)