computer won't startup

firbyfred

When I start up the computer the screen fills up with a lot of numbers/letters and
non system disk or disk error
replace and strike any key when ready

which I have done but nothing happens, any ideas what the problem is?
it looks like i am going to have to get some one to look at it so any advice would be helpful.
thanks

Fonz_2

Is there a floppy disk in the drive?

firbyfred

funnily enough I have just checked and there is, I suspect that it has been in there a while,
I am using a computer in the childrens bedroom (bed time) so going to log off now, and try again
thanks

firbyfred

yes! I have taken the floppy disk out which I think must have been in the computer a few months,
so why will it have suddenly caused the computer to not start?
thanks anyway

ellybelly89

whenever there is a floppydisk in the drive you will not be able to start a computer because it tries to boot from it automatically and finds it cant.

Fonz_2

ellybelly89 wrote: »

whenever there is a floppydisk in the drive you will not be able to start a computer because it tries to boot from it automatically and finds it cant.

As above When your computer boots the default place it looks for information or an operating system is normally the floppy disk drive. If the floppy disk doesn't contain any information which will enable it to boot up, it gives that error.

As for why it's just started it now, pass! Glad its sorted anyhow!