Error message on boot up..Please help

Westweb Computer Tech · TweakNOOB Joined: 22 Oct 2003 Posts: 1

I have a Packer Bell Computer that has a maxtor HD, I have ran diagonstics and both the HD and memory is fine. However, when I try to boot i get the following message:
"While inintializing device IOS: ERROR: An I/O subsystem driver failed to load. Either a file in the .\iosubsys subdirectory is corrupt, or the system is low on memory."

When I upplug the cable from the HD I get "operating system not found". What can I do to fix this problem so I can get the computer to boot and run properly??

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[TN]Tristan · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2003 3:24 pm Post subject:

If your system isn't booting its not because of a lack of memory if it just started doing this. You could have a virus, or a file could very well be corrupt, the easiest and simplest way to go about dealing with this is to boot from a cd, format the hd, and install windows, that will eliminate any software issue.

Of course when you unplug the hard-drive it says "operating system not found" what did you think it would say, "Loading Windows XP Home Edition"
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[TN] Nathan · ALMIGHTY PWNER! Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Posts: 7406

Yep, the system has a corrupt driver and/or registry and is not the fault of the HD.

Do a freash install with the CD that comes with the computer, or install a different on if you want.
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