system disk??

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Jack Black

The last time I had a super crash my computer asked for a system disk.

What is a system disk and how do I make one?

Thanks
 
Jack said:
The last time I had a super crash my computer asked for a system disk.

What is a system disk and how do I make one?

Thanks
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A "system" disk is, in Microsoft parlance, the a disk that contains the
files necessary to start the operating system. Literally: The system
partition refers to the disk volume that contains the hardware-specific
files that are needed to start Windows (for example, Ntldr, Boot.ini,
and Ntdetect.com).

Definition of System Partition and Boot Partition
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;314470

Now, I've a question for you, if you don't mind: What's a "super
crash?" I've supported PCs for well over a decade without ever coming
across one of those.


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A super crash is a DOS screen that demands a System Disk I don't have
and forces me to drag the CPU for a re install of Windows to the shop
where I bought the computer.

Exactly how can I make a system disk?

Thanks
 
Jack said:
A super crash is a DOS screen that demands a System Disk I don't have
and forces me to drag the CPU for a re install of Windows to the shop
where I bought the computer.

Exactly how can I make a system disk?
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Do you have an MS XP CD? That will do.
 
Jack said:
Is their any other way of making one?
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When you buy a computer with a Microsoft operating system preinstalled,
legally the seller must provide you a way of returning the machine to
factory-condition. They can do this by:

1. Providing an actual physical CD with the Windows operating system on
it.
2. Providing a "Restore Disk" physical CD(s) with an image of the
operating system on it.
3. Providing a "Restore Image" on a partition (which may be hidden) on
the hard drive.

Many computer mftr.'s like Acer and HP will give you the opportunity to
create physical CD's of the "Restore Images" on the hard drive. It is a
good idea to do this because if your hard drive dies, so does your
Restore Image of the operating system.

In order to reinstall Windows XP, you must have the Windows XP operating
system or a Restore Disk or a Restore Image.

Malke
 
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