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HPSAR
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Non-System disk or disk error

When I start my Laptop, I get the following message "Non-System disk or disk error . . . Replace and strike a key when ready"

Laptop Details:
Model - Compaq Evo N800V
OS - Win XP
4yrs old

Pls let me know how to solve this issue.
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JKytsi
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Re: Non-System disk or disk error

remove the bootable cd from cd-tray ? If that does not help, fix your OS installation.
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HPSAR
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Re: Non-System disk or disk error

Jarkko,

I tried running the OS setup but still it is not able to detect the hard drive.