Disk read error

[Guest]

Hi, over the last 3 days when I turn on my PC I get this message..
"A disk read error occurred. Press Ctl Alt Del to restart".
When I restart, I get the same message.
My warranty has expired & there is nothing in my CD drive when I turn on PC.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Regards

JohnM

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP]

Hi, over the last 3 days when I turn on my PC I get this message..
"A disk read error occurred. Press Ctl Alt Del to restart".
When I restart, I get the same message.
My warranty has expired & there is nothing in my CD drive when I turn
on PC. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Regards

JohnM

Sounds like a failed hard drive.

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[Kelly]

Hi John,

Do some reading here:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...curred.+Press+Ctrl+Alt+Del+to+restart&spell=1

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