computer won't boot unless xp disk is in drive

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I purcheased a new hard drive and windows xp home. After
installing it and doing a windows update I found my
compter will not boot unless the xp disk is in the drive.
After it is up and running I can take it out no problem
but it has to be there for it to boot. Any suggestions?
 
k underhill said:
I purcheased a new hard drive and windows xp home. After
installing it and doing a windows update I found my
compter will not boot unless the xp disk is in the drive.
After it is up and running I can take it out no problem
but it has to be there for it to boot. Any suggestions?
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- Boot the machine with your WinXP CD.
- Select Repair when prompted.
- Select Command Console when prompted.
- Type this command: fixmbr
- Type this command: fixboot
 
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