Microsoft KB Archive/330141

= An &quot;Invalid System Disk&quot; Error Message When You Start the Computer =

Article ID: 330141

Article Last Modified on 4/29/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

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This article was previously published under Q330141



SYMPTOMS
When you try to start your computer, you may receive the following error message:

Invalid system disk



CAUSE
This issue may occur if your computer is set to start from the CD-ROM drive.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, set your computer BIOS to start in the following order:
 * 1) Hard disk
 * 2) Drive A
 * 3) CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

For information about how to do so, contact your computer manufacturer, or view the documentation that is included with your computer.

Keywords: kberrmsg kbprb KB330141

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