"grafxfriday" wrote in message ...
I have done this before without a hitch. This time I made the mistake of
uninstalling software that came with Windows, Star Office 5.0. When I insert
the eMachine cd then do 1. Restore format HDD it seems to work then a very
brief error message "can't crate extraction dir", then continual error
message, "can't create C:/OFFICE51" and "unable to process". Then the screen
says image restores then reboots and asks for Restore setup. I have 5 books
from the library but they seem to be for WIN 95. I can view BIOS, but dos
won't go to C from A. Thanks in advance for your brillancy!

Unplug the computer, open the case and remove and reseat the cables that
connect the hard drive to the motherboard or controller card. Then go into
the BIOS setup and make sure the hard is properly configured. Use
autodetect if available and be sure to save the settings when exiting. Then
try the restore CD.

Ben