Quikboos pro 2008 fails to load. It is on my

factory restore and if that does not work take it in

Start by doing a system restore, then, if that doesn't work, run a repair with your recovery or operating system disc.

You will need to put in the Mac install DVD, once that loads up on your computer on the main bar go to utilities and then disk utility. from there click repair disk. If this fails you will have to reformat your disk and install a clean version of Mac.

A "media test failure, check cable" means your hard disk failed. The bios can not locate the boot sector of the hard disk to begin loading the operating system.
"Operating system not found" means windows can't load because the Bios can not find the operating system (because the hard disk failed).

This is pretty much an unrecoverable error in terms of fast fixes. You can take the hard disk to a data recovery service if you need to retrieve important data or files.

Try this Gary
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3688895-cd_rom_or_dvd_drive_not_seen_in_windows

the Version your is not proper or the programing is faulty.

The IBM Recovery Disk that comes with those laptops is set up for Windows 2000, not Windows XP Pro. The answer is No, you cannot use the IBM Recovery Disk for them, if you install Windows XP Pro.

However! You will have a recovery disk, because you will have the Full Installation disk for Each laptop. Windows XP Pro Full Installation Disk.

(Microsoft Users License states "One genuine copy of Windows per One computer" That means you need Two, genuine copies of Microsoft Windows XP Pro)

Either a) get your hands on an XP Pro SP2 CD, b) press F6 to load the proper SATA drivers when prompted (drivers located at: http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNFZ283BN&upd_id=2769&os_id=29), or c) build your own bootable XP Pro CD with the SATA drivers already slipstreamed into it by following the directions at http://maxeasyguide.blogspot.com/2008/04/preparations-for-winxp-installation-cd.html.

Video card failure replace your video card

if you have some problems with programs first goto microsoft website and do windows updates ...it will download required patches hope that might solve your problem.
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upgrading winpro to win xp
if your daughter has same dell laptop with same model
then you can give a try if not dont mess up...dont try to download free winxp thru torrents cos its full of virus but u can try bidding in ebay for lil cheapest price
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