CPU start up error

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tyjle

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I want to install windows on my computer, but everytime I load up my monitor there's an error that says "Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device and press a key."
I tried putting in my windows 7 disk and pressed a key but the error repeats itself on the next line.
I only have one hard drive inside my computer, so I don't know what's up.

Any fixes or a link to another topic with fixes is greatly appreciated.
 
Solution
Set your bios settings to boot from cd first

Check your bios if your cd drive and your hard drive are listed in there so we can rule out connection problems

Achint2000

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Feb 10, 2013
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I got you mate. "Second Line" means that the BIOS does try to boot with the CD Drive but when finds out it isn't a "Bootable" CD it skips to the HDD.

I'm asking again, are you using an original Windows CD to install Windows?
Burning the setup files to a random CD won't make it boot.