text: what do i do when i get 'a disk read error occurred' message when i start my computer? here's what happens: 1) boot up my computer, and the message pops up: "a disk read error occurred, press ctrl+alt+del to restart." so, of course, i restart. 2) then i get this message "non-system disk or disk error, replace and strike any key when ready." 3) but when i strike any key, the above message just starts blinking???  any ideas on how i can fix this? much appreciated take out the floppy/cd rom out of the computer and try again.  the computer is trying to boot from the floppy drive or the cd rom drive.