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danielvillatoro
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November 24th, 2009 20:00
How do I make my PC boot from DVD Drive
I have a Dimension 4600 with a CD-ROM drive and a DVD Drive. I need to install an Windows 7 upgrade from the DVD but the PC won't boot from the DVD drive and Windows XP won't allow me to do the upgrade unless I boot from the DVD. I have checked the PC bios but it does not give me a choice to make the DVD to boot. I will appreciate any help as I am on the end of my sanity.
Thanks,
Arnethedog
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Posted November 24th, 2009 20:00
If there is no bios option, then temporarily unplugging the cable from the CD deive might make the DVD drive be seen first. Most bios have a selection for boot order (HD, CD, etc. and then another option to move devices up or down within the order.
I am not certain that the unplug CD thing will work, but it should be easy enough to try out.
danielvillatoro
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Posted November 25th, 2009 05:00
Thanks to Arnethedog and Shesagordie for their responses. I will try these responses and let you know the results.
Regards.
shesagordie
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Posted November 24th, 2009 20:00
danielvillatoro
Check to see if the DVD drive is connected to the end of the secondary IDE data cable, then check in the System Setup, that the DVD drive is the first boot device.
Bev.