"Disk Error" appears when attempting to install Windows XP via Boot Camp Occasionally users who are installing Windows XP on their Mac receive a message reading, "Press any key to boot from CD.

I was able to start the install over, but after doing part of the install, the disk is not ejected and the error message comes up as “disk error, press any key to restart” which doesn’t work ...

If when you boot Windows 11/10, you see Non-System disk or disk error, Replace and strike any key when ready on a black screen, this post will help you.

The message "Press A Key To Restart" comes up. I have re-installed twice now and after a coupld restarts (prompted by drivers and programs) the message comes back.