Hi I am having problems with my Dell XPS 410 loading Windows Media Center Edition. I have been reading posts about this certain problem (and now multiple problems) throughout the internet looking for solutions.
The first problem I have been having is the "Loading PBR for descriptor 2...done" error. I was able to solve this somewhat by putting in a Dell CD or my re installation CD for Windows XP.
The problem with that is it has its own set of problems. Personally, I have no such data at this point I wish to save and would careless as to what is left on this computer as there is not much left (new laptop and all I wish for is another functioning PC at the home office). When I proceed to set up using my Windows XP CD in my DVD and even my DVDRW drive, I am asked on this black screen to "Press any key to continue," I press a key, and am left with a black screen and nothing else.
What are your suggestions? I really do not feel like pouring more money into this system as it is already 3 years old and beyond warranty and do not find it worthwhile to pay 50 bucks on Dell Support just to be told to go out and buy another hard drive or like such.
The first problem I have been having is the "Loading PBR for descriptor 2...done" error. I was able to solve this somewhat by putting in a Dell CD or my re installation CD for Windows XP.
The problem with that is it has its own set of problems. Personally, I have no such data at this point I wish to save and would careless as to what is left on this computer as there is not much left (new laptop and all I wish for is another functioning PC at the home office). When I proceed to set up using my Windows XP CD in my DVD and even my DVDRW drive, I am asked on this black screen to "Press any key to continue," I press a key, and am left with a black screen and nothing else.
What are your suggestions? I really do not feel like pouring more money into this system as it is already 3 years old and beyond warranty and do not find it worthwhile to pay 50 bucks on Dell Support just to be told to go out and buy another hard drive or like such.