NTDetect failed

[Rollingskies]

On my office computer, everything is fine. I shut it down and the next morning I come and start it and I get that message. I have trawled google and they suggest using boot discs. Well I haven't got this computer's disks, but I do have another XP disc, but I couldn't succeed. However, I think the CD-Rom drive I have isn't working properly as it won't burn CDs anymore.

I have tried starting in safe mode and in all sorts of other modes available and nothing will let me in.

How can I get access to my desktop and more importantly my information on there. Most of the office stuff is backed up, but I still need access to it.

How do I get around this?

Thanks

 

[Rollingskies]

Hi, thanks for the reply. I have now managed to get the computer to recognise the CD. It was the order. I would never have thought of it. Well done. I'll see how I go now - not done this before.

 

[Rollingskies]

Well after it spent about 3 or 4 minutes loading stuff I reach a blue screen of death that says a problem has been detected and Windows shut down to prevent further damage. I then have to push the button in to turn it off.