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matt$
11-01-2011, 07:43 PM
Right, when i boot my Winxp cd it just does some ** black screen so i cant install it but noo when i use virtual box on linux it install fine but i dont want ******** linux i just want winxp heres a screenshot sorry about size, so yeah any idea whats going on cause i've been clueless for days + tried loads of different stuff +rep and loads of love to anyone who gives me any tips.

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/1589/screenshotds.png
triston220
11-01-2011, 08:06 PM
Have you checked the BIOS settings?
matt$
11-01-2011, 08:07 PM
Have you checked the BIOS settings?

Well i've had windows xp before and i havent altered the BIOS setting so i dont know what could've changed it all seems fine to me athough and google's telling me everything there is alright.
Recursion
11-01-2011, 08:20 PM
Simple Answer: don't use XP :P

jk'ing. Could try downloading an XP iso and burning it?
matt$
11-01-2011, 08:35 PM
Simple Answer: don't use XP :P

jk'ing. Could try downloading an XP iso and burning it?

I have done, genuine copies and not so genuine ones still nout although i can get virtualbox version thats why is annoying i wouldnt mind it if you could make the actual virtualbox screen larger so you can see what your doing.
triston220
11-01-2011, 09:12 PM
Well i've had windows xp before and i havent altered the BIOS setting so i dont know what could've changed it all seems fine to me athough and google's telling me everything there is alright.

And you're using the same drive?
LMS16
11-01-2011, 09:12 PM
1. Make sure the iso image is bootable once put on a disc
2. Ensure your CD/DVD drive is 1st in your boot priority
3. When it says something like "Press any key to boot from CD...", tap a key...

Other than that I'd say unlucky you :)

Lew.
matt$
11-01-2011, 09:14 PM
And you're using the same drive?

yeah i am
LMS16
11-01-2011, 09:18 PM
Boot Order is all I have to say to you :) If it doesnt give you the option to boot from disc, the disc isnt bootable. I suggest burning the image with "ImgBurn" :)

Lew.
Agnostic Bear
11-01-2011, 09:28 PM
When you're booting press f8 until your fingers break off, then press it some more.

You will most likely get a boot menu saying "WHERE 2 BOOT FROM?" chose CD-ROM. Job done.
Recursion
11-01-2011, 10:23 PM
When you're booting press f8 until your fingers break off, then press it some more.

You will most likely get a boot menu saying "WHERE 2 BOOT FROM?" chose CD-ROM. Job done.

Off topic, but dude, you changed.

Edited by Nicola (Forum Manager): Please do not post off topic.
Chippiewill
11-01-2011, 10:56 PM
Off topic, but dude, you changed.

He used to be so cool:
http://bereanbaskets.com/images/pl_aajw109p.jpg
Agnostic Bear
12-01-2011, 05:16 AM
Off topic, but dude, you changed.

This has not happened you are lying.
matt$
12-01-2011, 05:07 PM
I know how to boot from cd but it's just not coming up with the installation process but I did get BSOD earlier booting from cd but no install wizard thing

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