My Operating system does not load !!!!!!!!

[Tim]

When I go to boot my computer I don't hear the POST beep
and the system does not load. I end up with a blank
screen and I reboot again. After about 5 reboots I then
hear the POST beep and I get an operating system
loading. Why is this? I am thinking of changing my C:\
for a new harddrive. I have currently 2 harddrives in my
system at the moment. My c: holds my OS and Program
files and my D: holds my music and videos. If I were to
put a new hardrive (C in how will I do it so I don't
lose all my Program files etc on the existing C:
Alternatively what could be the problem in regards to my
OS not loading. Please help me on this.

Thanks, Tim.

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

This is indicative of a hardware issue, not an XP issue. You need to have
your system checked by a qualified technician to find the source of the
issue.

As to adding a new hard drive, most new hard drives come with some software
that can copy your current drive to the new drive.