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Anonymous
2010-06-12T03:21:47+00:00

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  • I want to format my PC and again install windows xp but when the screen appears that press any key to boot from CD and when I press the key it says CDBOOT: Memory Overflow Error. What should I do?
  • I've tried to boot from 3 different CD's but it still says the same
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  1. Anonymous
    2010-06-12T07:22:01+00:00

    "Noel D Paton" wrote in message news:b7db5460-f600-4a82-9f73-6d60de2887f5...

    "sam.shreyas" wrote in message news:d0d0869b-7556-440b-928e-aba86f046a81...

    Remember - This is a public forum so never post private information such as email or phone numbers!

    • I want to format my PC and again install windows xp but when the screen appears that press any key to boot from CD and when I press the key it says CDBOOT: Memory Overflow Error. What should I do?
    • I've tried to boot from 3 different CD's but it still says the same

    This error is commonly associated with the system for some reason not being able to see the Hard drive  - check the connections. (does your BIOS see the HD?)

    Another thought occurs - unplug ALL unnecessary hardware - USB sticks, printers, hubs, etc before booting with the CD

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    Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-06-12T07:04:11+00:00

    "sam.shreyas" wrote in message news:d0d0869b-7556-440b-928e-aba86f046a81...

    Remember - This is a public forum so never post private information such as email or phone numbers!

    • I want to format my PC and again install windows xp but when the screen appears that press any key to boot from CD and when I press the key it says CDBOOT: Memory Overflow Error. What should I do?
    • I've tried to boot from 3 different CD's but it still says the same

    This error is commonly associated with the system for some reason not being able to see the Hard drive  - check the connections. (does your BIOS see the HD?)

    --

    Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC

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