[ninprincess0718]

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Operating System Version:Windows ME
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Error Messages:operating system not found
Tried to reformat the computer and it would not boot up. When the computer is turned on with the recovery disk in the HP blue screen comes on the floppy disk runs then the screen goes black and the error message comes on.. I can get to the setup screen... What should i do?

[Cactus]

If you Reformatted the Hardrive,the HP recovery disk will not work.
Goto www.bootdisk.com and create a Win98 Bootdisk.
Use the floppy to boot to an "A" prompt then load your OS.
You will not be able to Re-install with HP Rec disk though,you'll need a OEM Disk.

Cactus