Windows XP Boot Problem

[Frank Daws]

My computer wants to boot from the CD not the Hardrive.
I get an error message cannot find system files. However
I can put a Norton Antivirus CD in and boot from it, I
get a choice then boot from hardrive or CD. When I select
boot from Hardive it goes right into Windows and
everything works find. Got any answers how to fix this.

 

[Rick]

Go into the bios and set the boot order to boot from c

 

[CS]

My computer wants to boot from the CD not the Hardrive.
I get an error message cannot find system files. However
I can put a Norton Antivirus CD in and boot from it, I
get a choice then boot from hardrive or CD. When I select
boot from Hardive it goes right into Windows and
everything works find. Got any answers how to fix this.

You need to set the boot sequence for devices from the machine CMOS
setup program. Time to break out your manual and find out how to
enter CMOS setup and set the boot order. What kind of machine do you
have? Some machines use the DEL key to enter CMOS setup, others use
an F key, like F12 and so on. Watch the screen of your machine
closely during the bootup sequence to see if it displays a message on
the screen stating how to enter setup.