An "Invalid System Disk" Error Message When You Start the Computer (330141)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

This article was previously published under Q330141

SYMPTOMS

When you try to start your computer, you may receive the following error message:
Invalid system disk

CAUSE

This issue may occur if your computer is set to start from the CD-ROM drive.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, set your computer BIOS to start in the following order:
  1. Hard disk
  2. Drive A
  3. CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
For information about how to do so, contact your computer manufacturer, or view the documentation that is included with your computer.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/29/2003
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB330141