Laptop help please!

DrScotsman

busenbus, please explain to all of us how the OP can boot a DVD that doesn't exist.

busenbust

DrScotsman wrote: »

busenbus, please explain to all of us how the OP can boot a DVD that doesn't exist.

It's busenbust! Scotty!

Former_MSE_Forum_Manager

Donnie wrote: »

I think one or two of the posters here are on the nitrous oxide.

I'll talk you through what you need to do once the other poster stops posting nonsense

busenbust wrote: »

OP: Just ignore u know who; he's already been banned for abuse. You can still boot from an external drive with XP.

This is simple; stop bickering and sniping with each other or we will stop both accounts. Last warning.

jandrewcrook

Donnie wrote: »

1.
Click Start and then click Shut Down.

2.
In the drop-down list of the Shut Down Windows dialog box, click Restart, and then click OK.

3.
As your computer restarts but before Windows launches, press F4.

Oh my God it has worked!!!
Thank you to everyone who has helped......I realise it isn't easy helping a complete novice but thank you all for your patience and time :T

busenbust

OP: see my original thread: Alternative suggestion for recovery of XP.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2242109