Computer+Notes

Numerous notes, how-to entries, hints and tips on discoveries we've made while working on computer systems used in Amphi School District.


 * Be sure to do a hard disk format on a brand new replacement hard drive even if it is recognized by the operating system as being formatted. I put in an 80 GB replacement drive in a Compaq Deskpro EN (one of the SFB-supplied PCs), used ZENWorks to put my lab disk image on the PC, and received a **//[|BSOD]//** with "**INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE**" screen when the PC reached the Windows 2000 boot screen. I ended up using a Windows 2000 install CD to reach the **Recovery Console** (at setup screen, press R, then C to get to DOS prompt) and used the **FORMAT** command and then enter **FIXMBR** to set up the Windows **Master Boot Record** boot loader on the drive. ZENWorks put the image on and Windows 2000 was very happy after that.