XP will not boot

[Guest]

I installed XP home w/sp2 over win98 and converted files to ntfs. Everything
operated fine. I then installed a Bellsouth DSL modem. Fine. I then shut
computer down with XP. When I started computer again it went through BIOS
fine. It went to :Seeking boot sector from ide-0.
Next line said: disk read error
next line said:Use 'ctrl alt del' to restart.
Everything halts right there.

I downloaded the Fujitsu hard drive diagnostic program. The program
indicated the disk was ok.

I would appreciate any thoughts anyone may have.
Thanks

 

[Gerry Cornell]

Gerald

Where did you backup all data files to before you embarked on
the change of operating system?

When was the computer purchased? What make and model?

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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