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  1. 06-01-2007, 08:34 PM #1
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    Can't boot from windows cd

    I get the error 80800279 when i try an boot up a windows disk, in order to finish a new pc. Any ideas what this might mean? I'm really stuck.
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    whats the spec, or is it the one in your 'My System' thing?
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  3. 06-01-2007, 08:55 PM #3
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    it's the one in my system . you have an idea?! please say yes!
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  4. 07-01-2007, 12:22 PM #4
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    A google on 80800279 shows that appears to be a disk read error code. Have you got another copy of Windows you could try?
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