Problems with Vista NEED HELP FAST

Hello all I am new on here and I have a question.

During the boot of windows vista i have a error come up as noted below.


File:\boot\bcd

Status: 0xc000000f

Info: An error occured while attempting to read the boot config data.


Ok, I know that the boot.ini file is corrupt. All I want to do is format the drive. However, I can't use my windows xp cd to delete the partition. I don't have the vista CD as I am doing this as a favor for a friend. And for some reason he don't have the CD. Is there anyone who can assist???

 

What exactly are you trying to do?

1 - install windows
2 - format harddisk
3 - repair windows

 

I am trying to first delete the partition then reinstall windows but it will be XP

 

Just boot up xp setup disk, and delete the partitions.

If you want, google ultimate boot cd that has partitioning tools. Or go to your harddisk manufacturer's site for free tools.

 

the problem is it wont even boot. when i go and try to get to the partitons it says it cant locate the hard drive


also i deleted the partition with vista forgot to say i got the cd.


anyways when i try and put on xp it dont detect the hard drive

its a ACER ASPIRE 5315-2153

 

states the following
windows xp pro

setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer blah blah :cool

 

Either look up your manual or search the web for the pdf manual. Power off, unplug power cord, clear cmos (short 2 pins labelled CLR by the battery), plug power cord in, power on, go to bios, load defaults, save & exit, go to bios, check that your harddisk is detected in the 1st tab called info/cmos/etc.