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get "no booting device" message

Started by Cailin , Dec 01 2005 08:25 AM

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Posted 02 December 2005 - 08:50 AM

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I got 4 different Linux OS at my house, and I forgot that Slax is the one that has problems with removable media. Sorry :tazz: .

I will let dsenette tell you his temporary windows solution. I'm not sure what he has in mind, but if it doesn't work, you could download the Ultimate Boot CD for Windows. This CD is full of diagnostic tools and could be very valuable right now and for future problems. The only catch is you need a XP CD in order to make the UBCD.

Once again I'll be logging on and off today for the next 5 or 6 hours, so we can help you to get your problem solved quickly if you check for our responses.

Edited by computerwiz12890, 02 December 2005 - 10:20 AM.

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Posted 02 December 2005 - 08:54 AM

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compwiz...the ubcd is what i have in mind
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Posted 02 December 2005 - 09:00 AM

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cailin...check your pm.
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Posted 02 December 2005 - 10:39 AM

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Have checked my pm and I am downloading what you sent me.
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Posted 02 December 2005 - 10:42 AM

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ok...let me know how it goes
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Posted 02 December 2005 - 10:45 AM

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It is saying it will take over an hour to download... is that normal?


PS- sorry if I ask stupid questions!
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Posted 02 December 2005 - 10:46 AM

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depending on your internet connection...yes...it's not a small file...sorry...hehe but once you get it..and get it working...this process will become a little easier
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Posted 02 December 2005 - 10:52 AM

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Ok, I will get back to you in about an hour or so when I have it downloaded...
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Posted 02 December 2005 - 11:30 AM

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Hve been trying to remove the Linxus CD from drive, but I ca't it to open. Not certain what to do.
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Posted 02 December 2005 - 12:07 PM

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get a paper clip...unfold it till it's straight...then push it firmly into the small hole that is next to the eject button on the drive.
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Posted 02 December 2005 - 12:27 PM

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Got the CD out. First time I downloaded I saved as a temporary file and it said it couldn't be put on CD. Trying again, this time as a saved file.
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Posted 02 December 2005 - 12:49 PM

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Have successfully gotten the download to copy onto a CD. :tazz:
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Posted 02 December 2005 - 12:51 PM

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ok...and you burnt it as a bootable iso right?
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Posted 02 December 2005 - 12:55 PM

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yes, at least I think
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Posted 02 December 2005 - 12:57 PM

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ok...put it in the cdrom and boot the computer....
make sure that you have selected your cdrom drive as the first device in the boot order..
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