Question: what do i do when i get 'a disk read error occurred' message when i start my computer? here's what happens:\n1) boot up my computer, and the message pops up: "a disk read error occurred, press ctrl+alt+del to restart." So, of course, i restart.\n2) then i get this message "non-system disk or disk error, replace and strike any key when ready."\n3) but when i strike any key, the above message just starts blinking???\n\nany ideas on how i can fix this?\nmuch appreciated

Answer: Take out the floppy/cd rom out of the computer and try again.\n\nThe computer is trying to boot from the floppy drive or the cd rom drive.
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