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• Cannot start because of missing or damaged file: \Windows\AppPatch\drvmain.sdb.

  Everything was fine when last stopped.  Then this error message.  Cannot get to anything that will open any program or allow me to run a CD.  Cannot start because of missing or damaged file: \Windows\AppPatch\drvmain.sdb.  Cannot run CHKDSK or use reinstall the CD because there is no place to run is.  Cannot get to Norton to uninstall.  Help!

  Hello

  If we can start safe mode?

  If so, we can perform Clean Boot Troubleshooting:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316434

  If this isn't the case, then we might need a Windows XP CD in order to move forward.

  Let us know.

  Best regards

  Matthew_Ha

• Windows cannot start due to a missing or damaged file

  Original title: using a NETBOOK, WINDOWS can NOT START due to a MISSING OR DAMAGED FILE

  error message. Windows\System32\Config\System

  Let me guess that your netbook from brand not specified and the model has no CD/DVD drive and you have no real media installation of XP and before the incident and during the execution of XP, your system suffered a power failure, power failure, aborted restart or an abnormal termination?

  This is not an insurmountable problem in the world today... it happens all the time in these forums.

• Error message on my Vista computer: missing or damaged file: C:/windows/system32/drivers/ATAPI.sys. (Status: OXC0000098). NO RECOVERY DISK! (lost).

  Missing or damaged file: C:/windows/system32/drivers/ATAPI.sys. (Status: OXC0000098). NO RECOVERY DISK! (lost). How can I recover my system, if possible? It does not even start.

  Do you know when this problem started?  Try a system restore to a point in time BEFORE the problem started.  Here is the procedure: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/using-windows-vista-system-restore/.  Don't forget to check the box to show more than 5 days of restore points.  If the first attempt fails, then try an earlier point or two.  NOTE: You will need to re - install any software and updates that you have installed between now and the restore point, but you can use Windows Update for updates.

  If the system restore does not work, do a startup repair, boot from the disk Installation of Windows Vista genuine (or one that you can borrow from someone) or a recovery disc.  Here is the procedure: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html.  The Startup Repair tool can repair atapt.sys.  You may need to change the BIOS to do first the CD drive in the boot sequence to boot from the CD.  To do this, hold the screen that tells you the key F to push to enter the menu start or start of installation.  Push it quickly. Make the changes, save your work and exit.  Put the CD in the drive and reboot.  When you are prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.

  If you do not have a floppy disk, you can make a bootable recovery disk by using http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/ with burning software like: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html and, of course, a blank CD.

  If this does not work, try to start in safe mode (click on the F8 key during startup and go into safe mode with network - or using the prompt from the disk, if necessary, several times).  Then we will check some of your system files:

  Go to start / all programs / accessories / command prompt and right click on command prompt, and then click Run as administrator (skip thiis step if you use the disk)...

  Type sfc/scannow, go and let it run.  It will scan and try to correct some of your system files.  If all goes well he comes complete with no corruption, it could not repair (if it has these post of corruption here or try to analyze it to find the problem or files using http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928228.  In a best-case scenario, he'll fix Atapi.sys.

  While in the command prompt, type chkdsk /f /r and enter and let it run.  It will scan and try to solve any corruption or bad sectors on your hard drive and remove especially as a cause.

  If it does not, then thanks for posting any repetitive error message in Event Viewer on startup (Start / Control Panel / administrative tools / event viewer - type eventvwr and enter, if do it from the command prompt).  Here's how to use Event Viewer: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic40108.html.

  I hope this helps.  Post back the results of the analysis and attempts to repair if these do not work.

  Good luck! Lorien - a - MCSE/MCSA/network + / A +.

• Issue of the Adobe Creative Cloud missing or damaged files

  I tried to open Adobe Creative cloud so I could download Illustrator, and when I tried to open it, it says there were missing or damaged files and download again. But before Adobe Creative Cloud even has finished installing, the same box popped up and asked me to do the same thing again. I had tried the same thing 3 or 4 times over, and it has not worked once. I am a PC user, and I would really appreciate if someone can help solve the problem. Thank you.

  Please follow the steps below: -.

  1 - uninstall the Adobe Creative cloud Control Panel application. (https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/uninstall-creative-cloud-desktop-app.html)

  2 remove Adobe Application Manager and OOBE folder of

  C: drive and navigate to C:\Program Files (x 86)------\Adobe "Common Files".

  3 - remove the folder Adobe Creative cloud of C:\Program Files (x 86) \Adobe.

  4. Remove AAMUpdater and OOBE [system drive]: \Users\ [user name] \AppData\Local\Adobe

  5 reinstall the creative application of cloud at the bottom of the link

  https://creative.Adobe.com/products/creative-cloud

  I hope this helps.

  Kind regards

  Vivet

• Windows XP does not start due to a missing or damaged file.

  When I turn on my laptop, I get this message:

  Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

  You can try to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original Setup CD.  Select 'r' in the first screen to start repair.

  I bought this computer and has not received any documentation or the drive with him.  How can I me things in the market again?  Or how can I get my files on the HARD disk without losing any data?  Nothing works without some sort of operating system, so I can't start a CD or go on the internet with it or anything else.  Someone suggested to remove the HARD disk and connecting it to another computer via a USB cable.  I tried that but didn't have any instructions very thoroughly how to do and not to do anything.  What can I do?

  The question was preceded by a loss of power, aborted reboot or abnormal termination? (This includes the plug pulling, buttons power and removing the battery).

  These can cause corruption in the file system that must be fixed before you do anything else.

  If none of these events occurred (or even if they have not taken place), you must verify the integrity of your file system before anything else (especially "try" things).

  There is zero logic to begin to try to begin to try to modify or copy files to a hard drive that has a corrupted file system, so this must first be fixed using the XP chkdsk program and run chkdsk on your hard drives may solve your problem completely.

  Use the XP Recovery Console to check the file system on your HARD drive and fix the problems and then try to start your system - this may be all you need to do.  Or, you are welcome to just start trying things that might work.

  Boot into the Recovery Console Windows using an XP bootable installation CD.

  If you have no XP bootable media (or aren't sure you have) create a bootable XP Recovery CD of Console and do not forget.

  This is not the same as recovery disks that may have come to a store to purchase the system.

  You can make a bootable Recovery Console CD by downloading an ISO file and burn it to a CD.

  The ISO bootable image file you need to download is called:

  xp_rec_con. ISO

  Download the ISO from here:

  http://www.mediafire.com/?ueyyzfymmig

  Use a new CD and this simple and free program to burn your ISO file and create your bootable CD:

  http://www.ImgBurn.com/

  Here are some instructions for ImgBurn:

  http://Forum.ImgBurn.com/index.php?showtopic=61

  It would be a good idea to test your bootable CD on a computer running.

  You may need to adjust the computer BIOS settings to use the CD-ROM drive as the first device to boot instead of the hard drive.  These adjustments are made before Windows tries to load.  If you miss it, you will need to restart the system again.

  When you start on the CD, follow the instructions:

  Press any key to boot from CD...

  Installing Windows... going to pronounce.

  Press 'R' to enter the Recovery Console.

  Select the installation that you want to access (usually 1: C:\WINDOWS)

  You may be asked to enter the password (usually empty).

  You should be in the folder C:\WINDOWS.  It's the same as the

  C:\Windows folder that you see in Solution Explorer.

  The Recovery Console allows base as file commands: copy, rename, replace, delete, chkdsk, fixboot, fixmbr, cd, etc.

  For a list of the commands in the Recovery Console, type help at the command prompt.

  Start by checking the integrity of your file system by using the chkdsk command.

  In the command prompt window, run the chkdsk command on the drive where Windows is installed to try to fix any problems on the afflicted player.

  Running chkdsk is fine, even if he finds no problem.  It won't hurt anything to run it.

  Assuming your boot drive is C, run the following command:

  CHKDSK C: /r

  Let chkdsk finish to correct the problems, he could find.  It may take a long time for chkdsk complete or they seem to be "stuck".  Be patient.  If the HARD drive led blinks always, chkdsk is something.  Keep an eye on the amount of the percentage to be sure that it is still making progress.  It may even seem to go back sometime.

  You must run chkdsk/r again until it finds no error to correct.

  Remove the CD, and then type "exit" to exit the RC and restart the computer.

  You have not to set the BIOS to boot the disk HARD since the CD won't be.

  Do, or do not. There is no test.

  I decided to implement the points for a new puppy instead of a pony!

• Windows failed to load because of missing or damaged file: scsiport.sys

  Fortunately, I was sitting on my pc in the middle of a game when a surge of events which, for some odd reason only affected my room in the House and the rest of the House did not surge.

  then when he went to reset it came with the following:
  Windows didn't load because a required file is missing or corrupt.
  the file is: scsiport.sys
  and status: 0xc00000e9

  I went to search my pc updated 2 months ago, and the guy who has updated it did not return my windows vista installation disk... that the computer says I need a reboot and repair.
  is there anything I can do to fix this? and how much will it cost?
  PS. is there any good surge protectors out there because the one im using obviously did not do nething and it still says her job...

  Try your local computer repair shop and ask then good re brand surge protectors.

  Restore point:

  Try typing F8 at startup and in the list of Boot selections, select Mode safe using ARROW top to go there > and then press ENTER.

  Try a restore of the system once, to choose a Restore Point prior to your problem...

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > system restore > choose another time > next > etc.

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  If restore work not and you do not have a Vista DVD from Microsoft, do a repair disc to do a Startup Repair:

  Download the ISO on the link provided and make a record of repair time it starts.

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu.

  When you have changed that, insert the Bootable disk you did in the drive and reboot.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  Link above shows what the process looks like and a manual, it load the repair options.

  NeoSmart containing the content of the Windows Vista DVD 'Recovery Centre', as we refer to him. It cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows Vista, and is just a Windows PE interface to recovering your PC. Technically, we could re-create this installation with downloadable media media freely from Microsoft (namely the Microsoft WAIK, several gigabyte download); but it is pretty darn decent of Microsoft to present Windows users who might not be able to create such a thing on their own.

  Read all the info on the website on how to create and use it.

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  ISO Burner: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

  It's a very good Vista startup repair disk.

  You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

  It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

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  How to get Vista recovery Media and/or to use the Vista recovery Partition on your computer.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

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  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

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  You can also make recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their way of doing recovery disk/s.

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  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Creative cloud produces a problem with missing or damaged files

  We are facing this problem often in all systems. a lot of work waiting because of this problem... Willing to take this question as long as need very urgent to recover.

  No one can tell you anything without the proper system or other technical details info. You did not even provide exact errors or tell us what programs are affected. That said, the question is quite probably simply your configuration - insufficient user privileges, permissions restrictive files, hardware problems, and that sort of thing. It's nothing that adobe could fix it for you.

  Mylenium

• Computer seems to do a lot of thinking before running each statement. There are files missing or damaged?

  Original title: is there a way to know if my copy of windows is missing files, etc?

  My computer seems to do a lot of thinking before running each statement checked upload / speed download, everything is fast, must be my corrupts, could be operational with missing or damaged files, anyway to check?

  Hello

  1. Are you referring to the performance of the computer?
  2. What antivirus application do you use?

  I suggest you try these methods and check the status of the issue.

  Method 1:

  Keep the computer in a clean boot and check the status of the issue. If everything works well after a clean boot, you can deduce that some third-party services are at the origin of the problem. Continue with the remaining steps to pin-point on the third party service. After find you the program that is causing the problem, you will have to perhaps to update or install a newer version of the program, if you rarely use that you should consider uninstalling the software.

  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  Note: after you have used the boot is a way to solve your problem, you can follow these steps to configure Windows XP to start normally.

  Method 2:

  I also suggest that you scan your computer with the Microsoft Security Scanner, which would help us to get rid of viruses, spyware and other malicious software.
  The Microsoft Security Scanner is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
  Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

  Important: When performing analysis on the hard drive if bad sectors are found on the hard drive when parsing tent repair this sector if all available on which data can be lost.

  You can also refer to:

  Maintenance tasks that improve performance.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-XP/help/Setup/maintenance-improve-performance

• Hall.dll is missing or damaged

  Original title: how to reinstall windows root system 32 hall.dll

  I can't start windows; has received an error message indicating that I have a missing or damaged file and it said to reinstall windows root > system 32\hal.dll.  There is no operating system or the startup disk.  How can I recover it?

  I can't start windows; has received an error message indicating that I have a missing or damaged file and it said to reinstall windows root > system 32\hal.dll.  There is no operating system or the startup disk.  How can I recover it?

  This error could be the result of a missing or corrupt hal.dll, or it could be the result of an incorrect boot.ini file.

  Follow instructions on the link below to create a drive of the Windows Xp Recovery Console.

  http://www.repairbotsonline.com/T109-how-to-create-a-bootable-Windows-XP-Recovery-Console-disc

  After you have created the disk follow the instructions below.

  1. start from the drive of the Windows Xp Recovery Console.
    
  2. When you receive the message to press R to repair Windows by using the Recovery Console, press the R key.

  3. Select the Windows installation that you want, and then type the administrator password when you are prompted.

  4. type bootcfg/Rebuild, and then press ENTER.
    
  5. when the Windows installation is located, the following instructions are displayed:
       
  Add installation to boot list? (Yes/no/all)
       
  [Type Y in response to this message.]

  Enter load identifier:

  [This is the name of the operating system. Type Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition].

  Enter operating system load options:

  Leave this field blank, and then press ENTER.

  After completing the previous steps, restart the computer, and then select the first item in the start menu. This should allow Windows XP to start normally.

  After Windows XP is successfully loaded, the Boot.ini file can be modified to remove the incorrect entry. Post your results and I will show you how to remove the invalid boot.ini file.

• Destinations of Windows file is missing or damaged

  I have problems to install updates on my laptop. I have discovered that the destination Windows file is missing or damaged. Someone knows how to solve?
  I use Windows Vista Home Premium. Microsoft, despite their best efforts, could not sort it out.

  Repairs available for download? Any help is appreciated.

  You can try to access the advanced boot option by pressing the F8 key immediately after laptops were turning on/off.
  Then you could try using the option called last known good configuration.

• Satellite L300-11V - system registry file is missing or damaged

  Need help, I have a laptop Toshiba Satellite L300D-11V, which, when turned on gives the message that the system registry file is missing or damaged.

  My problem is that when the first installation program, I did not back up files of recovery on DVD in the event of such problems like this, my questions are, is there any way around this without the recovery disk to reinstall Vista from hardrive?

  I can't find a way to do this or Toshiba will provide a recovery disk or a software download (for free or to buy) and it is the only option that is available to solve my problem?

  The laptop is still under warranty for another 11 months am I covered for the hardware/software in this situation he has taken over the shop I bought that they said they couldn't do anything without the recovery disk.

  Help, thanks in advance.

  Hello!

  You can reinstall Vista without the recovery disks. If want to repair your computer by restoring it to the original factory State, you can do so directly from the hard disk (press F8 when you start your computer, choose "Repair your computer"
  "and follow the instructions in the menu).

  Normally you had recommended to burn the recovery disk when you first start. There is a reminder that pop ups from time to time to burn the disc.
  Toshiba does not provide a software download, it is all preinstalled on your laptop.

  After the reinstallation, please create the recovery disk. If you need it and didn't burn this, you have to pay.

  Good bye

• help \Windows\system32\winload.exe file is missing or damaged

  Windows does not start, the computer will not load or meet recovery disk, HOW or WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO FIX PROBLEM

  \Windows\system32\winload.exe SAY FILE IS MISSING OR DAMAGED.

  Hello

  1. what operating system do you use?

  2 did you change on your computer?

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to follow the links and check out them.

  Startup Repair

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/Startup-Repair

  Startup Repair: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Startup-Repair-frequently-asked-questions

  Method 2:

  How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows recovery environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927392

• Once I turned on the computer I got the following message: Windows could not start because the following file is missing or damaged. System32\Drivers\Ntfs.sys

  I just download Microsoft Office 2010 Professional and then turns off the computer with XP operating system. Once I turned on the computer I got the following message:

  Windows could not start because the following file is missing or damaged;

  System32\Drivers\Ntfs.sys

  You can try to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original Setup CD

  Select 'r' in the first screen to start repair.

  Then, I started the computer with the Original installation CD and press 'r' by following the instructions. Then, I received this message:

  1: C:\WINDOWS

  Which Windows installation you want to connect?

  (to cancel, press enter)

  What do I put here?

  You must first start on doing something so USB drive a bootable Hiren.

  Here's how:

  I'll recommend you use Hiren boot CD (it will go also to a flash/USB stick/USB).

  It's good for you, because there a lot of tools more on that on the Recovery Console CD of XP, doesn't your administrator passwords and you will not have to futz round in your BIOS, if any afflicted system has SATA drives - Hiren can deal with this.

  You will have a bunch of great tools that you have in XP... Recovery Console an editor of the register, adjustable password and an office that resembles Windows XP so you will feel comfortable flexibility.

  You can easily copy your personal data (documents, pictures, music) to an external drive.

  A system of work, start by downloading the latest version on Hiren Boot CD from here (it is a substantial download but worth it):
  http://www.hirensbootcd.org/download/    (look to the bottom of the page).

  Unzip the Hiren to a folder where you can find it.  There's a Hiren. BootCD.15.x.iso that you have to then.

  Hiren was instructed to make a bootable USB drive that you can use, but it takes you first burn the .iso to a CD image file and a few other measures, so I suggest another way and here's how:

  Download RUFUS 1.3.2 or whatever the latest version is here (read a few things on the page so you can learn more on this subject):

  http://Rufus.AKEO.IE/

  I will warn to be careful that don't accidentally format you a hard disk - don't forget your USB key is in and know what the drive letter!  This part makes me still a little nervous, so be careful.

  Launch of RUFUS and all default values should be fine for the device, choose letter of your USB drive, quick tag format FAT32, it if you want and in the Format options box, click on the little icon that looks like a CD and a window will open.  Navigate through this dialogue to point to the folder that contains the Hiren. BootCD.15.x.iso that you have unpacked above and the box should change to say the image ISO (RUFUS includes the Hiren ISO file).

  Double check you have the right device selected in the top (NOT you HDD) click Start, acknowledge receipt of the warning and let it finish (it will take a little time) it copies the files.   Hiren ISO is also a good size.

  When RUFUS is finished, it will say "DONE" at the bottom.

  Put the USB in the afflicted machine and reset/reboot and regardless of the button you press to get a boot menu where you can select the USB drive as first boot device (it's F11 for me).  If you do not see a start menu choice, you will need to set your BIOS to boot from USB first instead of the HARD disk.

  When the Hiren menu displays, choose the XP Mode of Mini and it will start loading (slowly from a USB key) and finally, you should see a windowsy looking for office.  You should recognize the part and feel uncomfortable, but it is not your office - the office of the Hiren!

  Remember: you do not start on your hard drive, - you started in the Office of the Hiren.

  A way to check the drive for errors is to open my computer and right-click on your afflicted player and choose Properties, tools, error, check checking now... put a check mark in the boxes and then start.

  Sometimes that works, then you can also click on start, run and in the type box:

  cmd

  Click OK to open a command prompt window and enter the following command (assuming that XP is installed on your C drive)

  CHKDSK c: /r

  This disk check can last a long time (perhaps several to several hours) depending on the size of the volume, the amount of data on the volume and what the disk check finds to do.  You may need to run more than once.

• Problems starting Windows XP. I get "the following file is missing or damaged. \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM"message.

  Original title: start windows xp questions

  Windows xp. When I try to start the system I get the message "the following file is missing or damaged. \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM... I have an xp disk and code but not sure if it is the origanal. When I start the computer, it does not start the windows xp disc.

  If you get the message hal.dll missing, your system is still booting from the hard drive and do not boot from the XP Recovery Console CD (I hope that you have created).

  There is no hal.dll on the CD you made if all goes well.

  You must enter the BIOS of your system and make the first boot from the CD to your Pcakard device Bell looks like it firstly, instead to focus first on the HARD drive (make the drive the second choice for now).

  Searching the Internet, I found a message that says to enter the Packard Bell BIOS you must do this:

  Users of Packard Bell, you can access the BIOS set up by pressing the keys F1, F2 or del

  I don't have a PB, so I can't say for sure if that works, or what to do after that - you will need to look around the BIOS for things like the boot order boot priority, etc. and make the CD drive the first choice, second choice HARD drive, save the settings, then you can boot from the CD I hope that you have made using these instructions.

  Generally when the system detects a CD is inserted, it will sell you a message like this:

  Press any key to boot from CD...

  Then all the button and follow the rest of the instructions...