Hi Matthew, Thank you very much for your reply & input. We know for sure that it is the external drive being powered on that is causing the problem. Pressing the F8 key puts us into safe mode, as far as what I am being told. This particular computer has been acting a little weird in other instances as well, that is another reason for the technician. We want to get ahead of any major problems that could possibly be heading our way. Thanks again, take care. Mike
----- Original Message ----- From: Matthew and Edgar To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 9:10 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Boot Order Problem I don't believe you need a tech for this. All you need is someone sighted. When they turn on the computer have them hit f8 repeatedly after hitting the power button. Some options should come up one being boot order or something like that. They will know when they see it. It could also very possibly just be doing a scan disk. Try just letting it go for a bit and seeing if it comes back on. Give it at least a half an hour. -----Original Message----- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike & Barbara Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 10:29 AM To: Blind Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Boot Order Problem Hi All; I am running XP Home & if I leave the power to my external drive turned on & try to reboot the computer it won't reboot. If I turn the power off to the external drive, the computer will then reboot. It was mentioned to me that I have a Boot Order problem. My questions are; 1. What are my Boott Order options with XP Home? 2. What is the best option to use when running a screen reader, if that means anything to the Boot Order process? I need to schedule an appointment with a technician so, I would like to have some knowledge of this issue & my options before I make the appointment. All advice / help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much, take care. Mike For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
