You can easily create a bootable CD by creating a bootable floppy and putting the files on a CD, or create one with Roxio/Adaptec or Nero. I don't think an upgrade CD is bootable. You can use an XP CD, or any other Windows OS (ME, '98, etc.). When you boot of a CD, it doesn't install or do anything without a lot a prompts.
I see you got the new combo drive in, and you still have the problem. Is this still the case? If so, I am TOTALLY bewildered on this. I saw someone mentioned you can't just boot in the typical way from that restore DVD you have, so did you look into the ways you're supposed to boot from it? -Clint God Bless Clint Hamilton, Owner http://OrpheusComputing.com http://ComputersCustomBuilt.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lisa Schnepf" Hi Clint, Well, we got the new combo drive from Gateway yesterday- same model. My husband installed it and it does exactly the same thing - nothing! So, my burner was ok, like I thought. I don't know what happened to the computer, but I DO know it happened after I did that update from Roxio. This drive is the same- CD part works and DVD part does not work. Still can't update the drivers. It's like we didn't even change it. My husband is going to talk to the technician at his job and see if he can check the registry and see if something was changed in there. I did scan for viruses - the computer is fine. I use Norton, my files are up to date and I scan everything after I download it. I even scanned the computer for errors and it came up fine. I agree with you about trying to fix the computer yourself. I learned A LOT on my own, but I'm no computer genius! I try to fix whatever I can by myself or with the help of you guys on my lists so I can learn how this thing works and know what to do in the future. If someone else fixes it, I have no idea what was wrong or how they fixed it. I'll tell you one thing- I sure miss my Sony! I never had a problem with it. Next time I get a computer, it WON'T be a Gateway! If there is anything else I can try before my husband takes this to his job, let me know. He has to talk to the tech first, so probably won't be taking it in until after Monday. You mentioned trying to boot off of a bootable cd. I don't think I have one? I DO have a Windows XP upgrade CD that I bought for my previous computer (the Sony came with ME) - can I try that? If so, I want to make sure it doesn't install anything- I don't want to screw this up anymore than it is. If they would just send me the [EMAIL PROTECTED] restore CD's I could fix this myself! LOL. Thanks. Lisa ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
