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Old 07-12-2007, 09:12 PM   #1
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Question Invalid System Disk???

Greetings,
When I boot up my unit, I get a DOS error message:
"Invalid SYstem Disk - Replace the disk, and then press any key".
There are not any CDs/DVDs in the drive bays.
So I hit a key and it continues as normal
Any Ideas as to why this is happening?
Thanks in advance to all who help!!!

Jack
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Old 07-12-2007, 11:42 PM   #2
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What kind of computer is this? Home built or name brand?

What are the complete system specs?

Which OS are you using?

How old is this computer?

What have you done to try and fix this problem?

Please don't use all bold type or colored type...it makes your post hard to read.

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Old 07-13-2007, 12:06 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by smilinjack
Greetings,
When I boot up my unit, I get a DOS error message:
"Invalid SYstem Disk - Replace the disk, and then press any key".
There are not any CDs/DVDs in the drive bays.
So I hit a key and it continues as normal
Any Ideas as to why this is happening?
Thanks in advance to all who help!!!

Jack
I've seen this happen when a USB flash drive is plugged in while booting.
Do you have a flash drive pluged in?

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