At this point sadly, a forum won't be able to get you up and running.  We don't know 
what media you really have and if it is corrupt or not.  You really need the help 
of someone experienced and with the proper tools (and possible good software copies) 
to fix your problems.  Operating system not found is referring either to the hard 
drive (most likely) or your boot disks (could be both).

First step is to make sure the computer is booting to find a floppy disk with the 
correct tools/utilities on it, otherwise you will be getting all of the errors you 
are seeing now.  It's called the boot order in the BIOS and will list the order that 
the computer looks for drives.  Most of the time (after the system is running correctly) 
the floppy drive is demoted below the hard drive (C:) so that the machine will boot 
a little quicker.

I think at this point an experienced user or tech will be required to help you in 
a timely manor.  Otherwise, it will just be frustrating and you could do even more 
damage to your software, and possibley to the hardware.  Sounds like your hardware 
is OK.  It just needs to be reconfigured a little so that you can more easily work 
out your software issues.







On Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 6:54 am, Linda wrote:

>Hi Ed!  I'm pleased to know that you and Carol believe the pc is salvagable, as 
long 

>as it isn't too costly.

>

>I don't care about any data/files lost, so, yes, please, I would appreciate any 
help 

>you would care to give.

>

>My humble thanks again........