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Thread ID: 66667 2006-03-03 07:49:00 Failed to Load Operating system has me stumped! DemonicOverlord (9903) Press F1
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435201 2006-03-03 09:03:00 haha i wonder if i should give Microsoft the Finger and go with Linux Fedora V4.. lol even tho i dont know anything about Linux but i know alot about Windows DemonicOverlord (9903)
435202 2006-03-03 09:38:00 ===BUMP=== sorry >:) DemonicOverlord (9903)
435203 2006-03-03 17:42:00 Don't use the Gateway CD> Use an actual Windows CD and format it again. pctek (84)
435204 2006-03-03 18:54:00 the gateway cd is the only Windows CD DemonicOverlord (9903)
435205 2006-03-03 21:23:00 after it did all its checks it still gave me the Error "Failed TO load Operating System"
Go into detail with this bit

It looks you have an odd amount of RAM, try swapping some out
Rob99 (151)
435206 2006-03-03 22:48:00 Seems to me that the Gateway CD will simply install the incorrect motherboard drivers, perpetuating the problem.

I'd beg, steal, borrow or (preferably) buy a kosher XP CD and load the OS from that. If you have to borrow, you might ease your conscience a little by remembering you have a valid license for the Gateway installation. You will still need the reg key, but that should be on the side of your computer.

Cheers

Billy 8-{)
Billy T (70)
435207 2006-03-04 00:15:00 Unless you're unlucky and the gateway key is locked to their CD (I know HP does this)

However, there might be a way to rip the gateway disc to ISO and exchange the drivers, then reburn (never done this but it MAY be possible)
Agent_24 (57)
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