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  1. March 31st, 2011, 06:34 PM #1
    Kodiak
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    Computer Will Boot Only With OS DVD in DVD

    Anyone have an easy cure for this?
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  2. March 31st, 2011, 09:39 PM #2
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    Is this a fresh install?
    Somehow it sounds like its using something from the boot info on the dvd
    Tried a repair ?
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  3. April 1st, 2011, 08:41 AM #3
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    Yes I have ran a repair and of course no go. Not a fresh install yet but it's heading in that direction. Virus maybe?
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  4. April 1st, 2011, 09:09 AM #4
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    Boot from cd, fixboot /mbr
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  5. April 1st, 2011, 10:07 AM #5
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    Yes I was going to try that also this morning. Thanks for the reply's.
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  6. April 1st, 2011, 12:48 PM #6
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    That didn't work either.
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  7. April 1st, 2011, 02:57 PM #7
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    Now this is just fantastic, I formatted the computer and it still does the same thing. Drive is set to boot first so that's not it.
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  8. April 1st, 2011, 03:23 PM #8
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    Add more to the mystery a new drive does the same thing.
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  9. April 2nd, 2011, 09:55 AM #9
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    Called Toshiba and they said it is the motherboad which is what I had come to a conclusion to also. It's under warranty.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kodiak View Post
    Called Toshiba and they said it is the motherboad which is what I had come to a conclusion to also. It's under warranty.
    What conclusion can you elaborate?
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  11. April 13th, 2013, 02:02 PM #11
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    The only time I've encountered this issue has been installing Win7 on systems with multiple HDDs or an SSD and HDD. Anytime I do a Win7 installation, I do it with only a single primary drive connected, then connect additional drives after setup is complete. I'm curious about the outcome, but I doubt a defective motherboard is really to blame. Looking forward to an update, and hopefully some additional info from Toshiba.
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  12. April 14th, 2013, 07:13 PM #12
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    If there is a multicard reader, disconnect it when installing windows. Re-connect it after windows loads. My guess is the windows installation is not c:.
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    Computer Will Boot Only With OS DVD in DVD

    When you say it will not boot up, is it just not making it to the log in screen or do you see nothing on the screen at all?
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