Can't install XP Profesional on Toshiba S1900-102

[mar_male]

I have a laptop Toshiba S1900-102 and I want to install new system and
format partition. I change proporties in BIOS for booting from a CDRom,

CD with XP is bootable. My laptop doesn't boot CDs he by-passes CD and
starts from hardware. If there are any options beyond seting in BIOS
sequencing bootable?? I also select booting only from CDROM and it
doesn't start. (I don't have original CDRom.Is this a problem??)
Thank you for answer.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I have a laptop Toshiba S1900-102 and I want to install new system and
format partition. I change proporties in BIOS for booting from a CDRom,

CD with XP is bootable. My laptop doesn't boot CDs he by-passes CD and
starts from hardware. If there are any options beyond seting in BIOS
sequencing bootable?? I also select booting only from CDROM and it
doesn't start. (I don't have original CDRom.Is this a problem??)
Thank you for answer.

Please clarify a few things:

- Consult the manual that came with your laptop. What does it say
about booting from a CD?
- Does your WinXP CD have a folder called "i386"?
- Does your laptop have a floppy disk drive? Can you boot from it?

 

[mar_male]

I save changes, I have good CD with XP Prof. But I don't have a floppy.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Unless you can boot your laptop with a CD or with a floppy
disk, you're stuck. You have two options left:

a) Consult the manual about restoring the machine back
to factory condition.
b) Take it to a Toshiba dealer for assistance.