Very Computer

After installing either W2K pro or XP pro on a Compaq
Presario, my boot .ini file looks like this:
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=signature(e83ccf2e)disk(1)rdisk(0)partition(1)
\WINNT
[operating systems]
signature(e83ccf2e)disk(1)rdisk(0)partition(1)
\WINNT="Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional" /fastdetect
I have read KB article Q227704 but unable to determine if
INT-13 is supported by the system BIOS.  On-track data
advisor reports it is supported.
Also, pc will hang during start up with blank screen and
cursor flashing in upper left corner on W2K build.
On XP build, bootup hangs on blank screen DISK READ ERROR
OCCURRED.
I have tried recovery console with fixboot, fixmbr, no
luck.
Compaq tells me their database is growing quite rapidly
with this problem around the world and referred me to
check with Microsoft.
If anyone provides me with a solution, I will be willing
to give them my first born:)
Thanks in advance
billt
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