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**No_Name** · November 14th 17, 09:14 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general

On Tue, 14 Nov 2017 13:58:54 -0600, wrote:

On Tue, 14 Nov 2017 10:39:54 -0500, wrote:

Does it spin on the boot?

No

Just for the heck of it, I booted a linux flash drive. I dont see A: or
B: in there either.

However, I am now wondering if it could be possible that something in
the bios needs to be changed? I know I have it set to boot from a flash
drive FIRST, then the HDD, and lastly the CD player. But since this
computer has never had a floppy drive, maybe there is some bios setting
to change?????
I would have looked already, but I cant remember what key to hit to get
into the bios. Its a homemade computer so looking that up may be tricky.
I think I need to start putting labels on every computer saying what key
needs to be pressed to go to the bios.

You are probably on to something. Go into BIOS setup and be sure the
FDD adapter is enabled.
I agree getting into BIOS can be tricky. The manufacturers all have
their own trick, Google is your friend there. I usually write it on
top of the power supply with a sharpie when I figure it out. If I
don't scratch it in the paint with a screwdriver ;-)
What brand are we talking about?