Thread: Message saying BOOT FROM CD: DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT DISK ERROR

My computer runs Windows XP and whenever I start It, it does not boot, Instead displaying a message saying 'BOOT FROM CD: DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER', and the problem is I don't have the Windows XP installation CD. Please help. Thank you.

The problem states a failed hard drive or a possible virus attack to the operating system. Try opening the case and reconnect the hard drive power and data cables to make sure there are no loose connections. If the problem is not still solved, try using an Ubuntu Live CD/DVD and boot the system from it. This method will help confirm if your hard drive works and if the data can be accessed. If it does not, you might need to further investigate the problem if the power and data cables of the hard drive are functioning. Also the motherboard IDE/SATA controllers could be faulty. In this case you would need to ask a computer engineer to look into the matter and point out the exact fault. If the Ubuntu operating system detects the hard drive and shows you data on it, then it clearly seems to be a virus attack on your Windows operating system. Attach an external storage drive and backup your data and then format the hard drive and install Windows again. According to your email, you have stated that you do not have a Windows XP CD, which clearly mentions that you have either lost your original CD or you are using a pirated version of Windows XP. Make sure you are using an original Windows XP operating system and avoid piracy. This will also help securing your data from viruses.