jnp5053 said:
2 days ago I upgraded from Windows ME to Windows XP. When I turn the computer
on or restart it I get a blackscreen with the option of Windows XP or Windows
default. The Windows default is highlighted. If I leave it on that option the
computer restarts. I have to highlight XP and press enter. Most of the time
it will then go to the Welcome page. Sometimes it goes to another blackscreen
that has the option to start in safe mode etc. Also when I went to the
Microsoft page it says it doesn't detect an operating system.
Any help for this technically challenged person?
Just out of curiosity. what Microsoft page did you go to that said it doesn't
detect an operating system? That said, you can try the following procedure to
change which option it listed first on that black screen.
First off, do one of the following to launch the System Properties sheet.
1. Go to Control Panel and click on Performance and Maintenance. On the next
screen, click on the System icon.
2. Right click My Computer and select Properties from the menu.
3. Hit the Windows + Pause/Break keys at the same time. The Windows key is
located between Ctrl and Alt on your keyboard. Pause/Break will be on the top
row on the right hand side or your keyboard.
Once you've opened System Properties, click on the Advanced tab. Here's what you
should see displayed on your screen.
http://www.microsoft.com/library/me...sonalize/67392-system-properties-click-ok.gif
Hit the Settings button in the Startup and Recovery section. This should launch
a page similar to this;
http://common.packardbell.com/itemnr/instr_winxp_bsod1/wxp_startup_and_recovery.jpg
Click on the arrow key next to the entry in the Default operating system box to
display all options. Click on the entry for Windows XP so that it is now
displayed in the box. For the moment, change the entry for "Time to display list
of operating systems" to 10 seconds using the down arrow next to the box.
Click OK twice and restart your computer. Wait for the countdown from 10 seconds
and see if it boots into Windows XP.
If you're now booting into XP, go back and open the System Properties sheet,
click on the Advanced page. Hit the Settings button as before to bring up the
Startup and Recovery sheet. Hit the Edit button. This should open your boot.ini
file in Notepad. Copy the contents of this file and paste it into a response to
this message if you want further assistance.
Also, open your C drive and let me know if there is a folder named Windows and
another with a similar name.
Good luck
Nepatsfan
