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gilnic
November 15th, 2010, 11:53 PM
Hello,
Have just downloaded Ubuntu to usb thumb disc now I can't start Windows XP.I am using the try version of Ubuntu.If I leave the Usb out of my computer I get an error when starting up the computer. ' Verifying DMI pool data A disc read error occurred.Press control and alt and delete to restart.When I do press this it takes a little while then returns to the same message.If Ileave the thumb disc in it loads direct to the Ubuntu try screen.
I really need some help please to get back to being able to start my computer with the usual windows XP as before.

Gil

pricetech
November 16th, 2010, 12:06 AM
Did you change anything in the BIOS to make it boot to USB ?? If so, reset that.

gilnic
November 16th, 2010, 01:04 AM
Hello,Thanks for reply.No I haven't changed BIOS,I am not very technical so do not know how to change things like BIOS.
Gil