Unable to boot to the CDROM

[Guest]

I insert the Windows XP operating disk. Reboot the computer and go to F12 to
select the CDROM as #1 in the boot sequence. But it goes right to booting up
windows. am not asked to boot from the CD rom. Any suggestions.

 

[Larry(LJL269)]

check to see that the CD is in the boot sequence in the BIOS

Larry

I insert the Windows XP operating disk. Reboot the computer and go to F12 to
select the CDROM as #1 in the boot sequence. But it goes right to booting up
windows. am not asked to boot from the CD rom. Any suggestions.

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Any advice given is my attempt to show appreciation for all
the excellent help I've received here but I'm no MVP so it
may only apply NUGS (Normally, Usually, Generally, Sometimes

 

[BillW50]

I insert the Windows XP operating disk. Reboot the computer and go to
F12 to select the CDROM as #1 in the boot sequence. But it goes right
to booting up windows. am not asked to boot from the CD rom. Any
suggestions.

Lots of things could be happening here. Make and model of your computer?
As this has nothing to do with Windows and everyone does it differently.
Another thing to add, does the CD drive work with Windows booted up? As
it may not work period.

Any why are you trying to run the Windows install disc anyway? This can
wipe out everything on the hard drive. If this is what you want, ok. But
if you just want to fix the Windows on the hard drive, you want the
repair option instead.

Windows Repair
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

Lots of things could be happening here. Make and model of your computer?
As this has nothing to do with Windows and everyone does it differently.

It would appear that the OP knows what his computer requires to boot
to the CMOS and change the boot order.

Another thing to add, does the CD drive work with Windows booted up? As
it may not work period.

Good thought. One of the few I've seen from you.

Any why

Did you mean "anyway, why"?

are you trying to run the Windows install disc anyway?

Question doesn't apply to the problem. Stick to the issues.