The computer makes a noise and says I have a disk error and then when I tried to start from the cdrom using my xp software it said cannot continue to load windows.

So how can I fix this and better yet how can I fix this problem.

10/25/2005 9:08:12 PM

If you hear clicking noises, it means that its time for you to find a new hard drive.

[Edited on October 25, 2005 at 9:11 PM. Reason : asdf]

10/25/2005 9:11:35 PM

You are describing a computer problem about as well as some people describe car problems to mechanics. Please be VERY specific about the following:

-What does the noise sound like? Where is it coming from? (Get a screwdriver and open up the case if its a desktop, tell us where on the laptop it is).
-What is the EXACT error?
-"Cannot continue to load Windows" is not the EXACT message from the CD-ROM. Write it down plz.

10/25/2005 9:12:08 PM

err check the cables to your hard drive and motherboard also. Usually "disk error" refers to hard drive errors.

10/25/2005 9:28:42 PM

It says disk errors press ctrl +Alt+ dlt to restart

10/25/2005 9:51:35 PM

Go into your bios which you have to press f2 or del when you reboot your comp. Check to see that your hard drive is being recognized.

10/25/2005 10:47:08 PM

where do I check to see if its being recognized once i'm in bios

10/25/2005 10:54:59 PM

i think it's called ide configuration.

10/25/2005 11:15:59 PM