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Laptop issues! Help please!

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  • Maz
    Maz Posts: 1,405 Forumite
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    -TangleFoot- wrote: »
    I'm thinking it might be worse than that. :(

    What could be worse? You've got me worried now!
    'The only thing that helps me keep my slender grip on reality is the friendship I have with my collection of singing potatoes'

    Sleepy J.
  • Maz
    Maz Posts: 1,405 Forumite
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    Have just tried tapping F12 again and have boot menu but no idea what to do from here!
    'The only thing that helps me keep my slender grip on reality is the friendship I have with my collection of singing potatoes'

    Sleepy J.
  • -TangleFoot-
    -TangleFoot- Posts: 4,673 Forumite
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    Select your DVD drive from the list; it should boot from whatever is in it.
  • Maz
    Maz Posts: 1,405 Forumite
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    edited 4 June 2012 at 7:15PM
    Don't know how to identify this. Screen reads -
    3) SATA HDD: WDC WD1600BEVT-22ZCTO- (PM)
    7) PCI BEV: Realtek Boot Agent
    8) Legacy Network Card:
    <Enter setup>

    DVD drive? There isn't a DVD in there?
    'The only thing that helps me keep my slender grip on reality is the friendship I have with my collection of singing potatoes'

    Sleepy J.
  • -TangleFoot-
    -TangleFoot- Posts: 4,673 Forumite
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    Maz wrote: »
    DVD drive? There isn't a DVD in there?

    That'll be why it's not in the list. On the bright side we now know your HDD is still showing signs of life.
  • Maz
    Maz Posts: 1,405 Forumite
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    -TangleFoot- wrote: »
    That's why it's not in the list. On the bright side we now know your HDD is still showing signs of life.

    That's good to hear and more than I am at the moment! :p Masters and servants eh? Who's got the upper hand here? :p
    'The only thing that helps me keep my slender grip on reality is the friendship I have with my collection of singing potatoes'

    Sleepy J.
  • -TangleFoot-
    -TangleFoot- Posts: 4,673 Forumite
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    Does the computer you're currently using possess a CD/DVD burner?
  • Maz
    Maz Posts: 1,405 Forumite
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    -TangleFoot- wrote: »
    Does the computer you're currently using possess a CD/DVD burner?

    I've no idea, it's not mine and don't know where to look.
    'The only thing that helps me keep my slender grip on reality is the friendship I have with my collection of singing potatoes'

    Sleepy J.
  • -TangleFoot-
    -TangleFoot- Posts: 4,673 Forumite
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    Press [WinKey]+[E]. :)
  • Figment
    Figment Posts: 2,643 Forumite
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    Maz wrote: »
    Don't know how to identify this. Screen reads -
    3) SATA HDD: WDC WD1600BEVT-22ZCTO- (PM)
    7) PCI BEV: Realtek Boot Agent
    8) Legacy Network Card:
    <Enter setup>

    DVD drive? There isn't a DVD in there?

    :huh: Where's 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6? :think:
    How do I add a signature?
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