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can't open boot partition to check for signature
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Posted by: fritzf
I cannot boot Win2K pro - get message Can't open Boot partion to check for signature. I have zeroed the drive and done a clean install - but after copying 2K files system reboots and I still get Can't open boot partion. I have used Travelstar utilities to check drive and re-zero drive. System is Dell L 400 laptop.
Any ideas on what is going on here?
Thanks for the help.
Posted by: compukeith
Try running the diagnostics on the disk - make sure there isn't any corruption on it.
Posted by: fritzf
I did run the diagnostics - both from the repair console and from a utility for this drive supplied by Hitachi - in both cases the drive tested OK.
Fritz
Posted by: redwench
did you repartition the drive as well, or just wipe it and install?
Posted by: fritzf
I have zeroed, deleted all partitions and performed a fresh install - several times!
Fritz
Posted by: redwench
well, if it was a desktop, id suggest slapping another drive in there and see if you get the same error. on a laptop, best i can suggest that you can do at home is to go into the bios and make sure its set for booting from the hard drive first. other than that, i think youll have to take it into a service center.
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