> > > > "Insert bootable media in the appropriate drive"
> > > >
> >          Have you edited the autoexec.bat to make sure it is not
> > something in there looking for a file from a program the customer may
> > have installed?
> ...
> Nothing in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file would have an effect on the boot up
> sequence at this stage.  This file cannot run until after this aspect
> has been checked, tested and executed successfully.
> --

          I thought that boot up was from the time the machine was
turned on till the OS  is finished displaying on the screen? I did
not save the original post of this question, but I do not remember
if it was stated exactly when the message was displayed, I dont think
it said it was during POST just during boot up. I know LOTS(most) of
the people on the list are more experienced then me, so I'm not
trying to be smart.....just asking:)

                                           Mark Walter