Boot image did not authenticate

try to disable secureboot and enable legacy boot mode ( solution found on the net ) i assume this will be found in the bios ..hope this helps

I am assuming you are installing Windows 8 as this message is related to Secure boot on Windows 8.

Secure Boot needs a System with UEFI supported BIOS and Secure Boot Enabled in the bios. Secure boot requires drivers to be signed and certified to run with Windows 8. Some of your hardware may not be supported because of this, and thus Windows will not boot, and shut down to prevent damage. See this Microsoft link for more details:
Secure Boot Overview

Remove the hard drive and read it as an external drive using another computer. Also, test it and fix it using a Norton Utility (it can be downloaded from CNET; go to google and search it using keywords: "Norton utility download cnet")

run the dell diagnostic by turning the laptop on and tapping F12 key when you see the Dell logo
keep pressing F12 to enter the Boot Menu
* When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press Enter
* The computer begins to run the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of embedded diagnostics that perform initial testing on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display
* If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition
* Press any key to continue
* Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive
* After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run -
Express Test = Performs a quick test of devices. The test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part
Extended Test = Performs a thorough check of devices. The test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically
Custom Test = Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests to be run
Symptom Tree = Allows you to select tests based on a symptom of the problem you are experiencing
* When you have finished running a test, close the screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and reboot the computer, close the Main Menu screen

during the test it will beep and display colored bars then ask your if the colored bars were displayed. to press Y for yes and N for no

this test the graphics/video chip on the computer to see if the hardware is working.

You can also connect it to an external monitor like a monitor that comes with a pc.Then press and hold the "FN" key and press the F8 (CRT/LCD) key to toggle the external monitor. if the image is displayed in the monitor then it can be a lcd screen or lcd inverter in laptop.

hope that helps

If computer does not start normally, use this checklist to identify specific symptoms and take the recommended corrective actions to resolve the problems.Perform a Hard Reset Do these actions first to clear all temporary setting before troubleshooting the problem.Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all USB devices and media cards Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold the power button for at least 15 seconds to drain residual charge

1. Reconnect the AC power adapter (do not connect the battery), press the Power button and look for the LEDs to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of a disk drive and fan turning.

Perform each recommended corrective action and then attempt to restart the computer.Symptom 1: LED lights do not glow, display is black, no fan or drive sounds are heard, and computer does not startIf LEDs do not glow or blink when AC power adapter is attached and power button is pressed, there is no power available to the notebook.

• Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to the notebook.
• Connect a different AC power adapter and remove battery, then restart notebook.
• Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter, then restart notebook.
• If there is no power available at the notebook, contact HP to purchase a replacement battery or AC adapter.

Symptom 2: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start Blinking LEDs or beep tones indicate a hardware failure during the pre-start up testing.

• Count number of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing.
• Contact HP for technical assistance. There are no other user-initiated troubleshooting actions until error codes are resolved.

Symptom 3: LEDs glow, fan noise may be heard briefly, display remains black, and computer fails to startup or boot Usually occurs if a component is installed incorrectly, or there is a device conflict or failure.

• Connect an external monitor to check if the problem is the built-in LCD display or graphics card.
• Remove all CD/DVDs, SD cards, USB devices, peripherals and do a Hard Reset .
• If memory or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall original components.
• Remove memory modules and replace one-at-a-time.
• Remove and reseat hard drive.
• If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test .
• On newer notebooks, turn on power, press Esc to enter UEFI mode, and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test .
• If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options , and select Repair Computer option, or enter Safe Mode and run Memory Diagnostics .
• If all other methods fail , but computer can boot to BIOS, use recovery disk to recover the computer to original condition.
  Note: All programs and data are destroyed during recovery.

Symptom 4: Computer may display an error message on a black screen during startup or boot

• Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message.
• Search www.hp.com for terms in error message.
• If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, do the corrective actions listed under Symptom 3 to run memory and hard drive tests.

Symptom 5: Computer displays a blue screen or continually re-starts After an error message is displayed, you can usually bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver.

• Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message.
• Search www.hp.com for terms in error message.
• If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run diagnostic Memory test and Hard Drive test .
• If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options , and do one or more of the following:
  • Select Disable automatic restart on system failure to view error message.
  • Run Repair Your Computer .
  • Run Last Known Good Configuration .
  • Select Boot into Safe Mode and then select Run a Microsoft system restore .
  • Select Boot into Safe Mode and then select Uninstall recently installed programs .
  • Select Boot into Safe Mode and then run Windows Update .

Symptom 6: Computer displays the Windows logo screen and stops respondingIf no error message displays, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced boot options ,and select Disable auto-restart to view error message.

• Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message.
• Search www.hp.com for terms in error message.
• If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and select Restore the BIOS defaults (F9) .
• If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run Hard Drive Test .
• If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options , and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) . .
• If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options , and select Boot into Safe Mode and then Uninstall recently installed programs .

Update Computer After Resolving A Problem When the computer starts into Windows normally, you should install the latest updates and patches to prevent other start-up problems.

Perform a Hard Reset Do these actions first to clear all temporary setting before troubleshooting the problem.Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all USB devices and media cards.Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold the power button for at least 15 seconds to drain residual charge.Reconnect the AC power adapter (do not connect the battery), press the Power button and look for the LEDs to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of a disk drive and fan turning.Perform each recommended corrective action and then attempt to restart the computer.Symptom 1: LED lights do not glow, display is black, no fan or drive sounds are heard, and computer does not startIf LEDs do not glow or blink when AC power adapter is attached and power button is pressed, there is no power available to the notebook Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to the notebook Connect a different AC power adapter and remove battery, then restart notebook.Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter, then restart notebook Symptom 2: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start Blinking LEDs or beep tones indicate a hardware failure during the pre-start up testing Count number of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing Symptom 3: LEDs glow, fan noise may be heard briefly, display remains black, and computer fails to startup or boot Usually occurs if a component is installed incorrectly, or there is a device conflict or failure Connect an external monitor to check if the problem is the built-in LCD display or graphics card Remove all CD/DVDs, SD cards, USB devices, peripherals and do a Hard Reset If memory or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall original component Remove memory modules and replace one-at-a-time Remove and reseat hard drive If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test On newer notebooks, turn on power, press Esc to enter UEFI mode, and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options , and select Repair Computer option, or enter Safe Mode and run Memory Diagnostics If all other methods fail , but computer can boot to BIOS, use recovery disk to recover the computer to original condition Symptom 4: Computer may display an error message on a black screen during startup or boot Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for terms in error message

If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, do the corrective actions listed under Symptom 3 to run memory and hard drive tests.

Symptom 5: Computer displays a blue screen or continually re-starts After an error message is displayed, you can usually bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver.

• Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message.
• Search www.hp.com for terms in error message.
• If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run diagnostic Memory test and Hard Drive test .
• If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options , and do one or more of the following:
  • Select Disable automatic restart on system failure to view error message.
  • Run Repair Your Computer .
  • Run Last Known Good Configuration .
  • Select Boot into Safe Mode and then select Run a Microsoft system restore .
  • Select Boot into Safe Mode and then select Uninstall recently installed programs .
  • Select Boot into Safe Mode and then run Windows Update .

Symptom 6: Computer displays the Windows logo screen and stops responding If no error message displays, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced boot options ,and select Disable auto-restart to view error message.

• Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message.
• Search www.hp.com for terms in error message.
• If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and select Restore the BIOS defaults (F9) .
• If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run Hard Drive Test .
• If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options , and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) . .
• If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options , and select Boot into Safe Mode and then Uninstall recently installed programs .

Update Computer After Resolving A Problem When the computer starts into Windows normally, you should install the latest updates and patches to prevent other start-up problems.

Hi and welcome to fixya!

There are two ways to restore this machine to factory settings;

First is thru the Recovdery partition in the hard disk itself:

• 1 Close any windows currently open and click the Inspiron's "Start" button. Select "Shut Down" and choose the "Restart" option.
  
• 2 Tap "F8" when the Dell image appears on the screen. Continue tapping the key until the advanced boot menu loads.
  
• 3 Scroll down to "Repair Your Computer" and press "Enter" to access the DataSafe local backup screen. Click "Next." Select "Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe options."
  
• 4 Click the "Restore without preserving new or changed files" radio button and click "Next." Click "Next" three more times and click "Restart" to restore the disk drive to its original condition. Follow the on-screen prompts to set your operating system settings.
  

If the hdd was already repartitioned or corrupted, the second option should work:

• 1 Insert the Dell recovery disk in your Inspiron's optical drive and close the "AutoPlay" window when it appears. Shut down any other open programs. Click "Start" and select "Restart."
  
• 2 Tap "F2" as soon as the Dell image appears on the laptop's screen. Scroll to the "CD-ROM" option and press "Enter." Tap any key when you see the "Press any key to boot" option.
  
• 3 Press "Enter" when the setup screen appears. Press "F8" and highlight the Dell's hard drive partition. Press "Enter."
  
• 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to choose the Inspiron's operating system options. Click "Finish" and remove the recovery disk from the optical drive. Click "Start" and select "Restart."
  

Hope this helps!

Takasashi

hi, hope this helps,

1. Make sure the computer is turned off.

2. If any peripheral devices, except the optional external CD-ROM drive unit

(CE-CD05), are connected to your computer, disconnect them.

3. Turn on the computer.

4. When the message Press <F2> to enter SETUP appears, press F2. The

Setup Utility opens.

5. Insert the Product Recovery CD-ROM disk 1 into the CD-ROM drive.

6. In the Exit menu, select Load Setup Defaults; then, press Enter twice.

7. In Boot Sequence of the Main menu, set CD-ROM Drive to the top of the list;

then, press ESC.

8. In the Exit menu, confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted and press

Enter twice.

9. Read the message on the screen, and select the operating system which you

had selected for the first time you use the computer; then, press Enter.

You cannot change the operating system from the first choice.

10. Read the message on the screen, and select the way to recover your system;

then, press Enter.

11. Read the message and select Continue; then, press Enter.

12. Read the message and select Continue again; then, press Enter.

13. If you see the message asking you to insert the Product Recovery CD-ROM

disk 2, remove the disk 1 and insert the disk 2; then, press Enter.

14. If you see the message asking you to insert the Product Recovery CD-ROM

disk 3, remove the disk 2 and insert the disk 3; then, press Enter.

15. If you see the message The Operating System has been recovered

successfully, remove the Product Recovery CD-ROM disk 3. The system will

restart automatically.

16. When the message Press <F2> to enter SETUP appears, press F2. The

Setup Utility opens.

17. In the Exit menu, select Load Setup Defaults; then, press Enter twice.

18. In the Exit menu, confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted and press

Enter twice. The system restarts.

19. Set up Windows, following the instructions on the screen. When you finish
the setup, the recovery is completed.

try clicking on this link and choosing Master Boot Record Repair.
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-56102
Also, have you tried
Step 1. Make the DVD drive the first startup device in the startup sequence using
the following procedures:
a. Shut down the operating system and turn off your computer.
b. Press and hold the F1 key, and then turn on the computer. When the logo
screen is displayed or if you hear repeating beeps, release the F1 key. The
Setup Utility program opens.
.
Note: If the Setup Utility program does not open, shut down the
computer, wait approximately five seconds, turn on the computer, and
then immediately press and release the F1 key repeatedly until the Setup
Utility program opens.
c. Use the left and right arrow keys to select Startup from the main menu.
From the Startup menu, select Startup Sequence and then press Enter.
d. From the Startup Sequence [Primary] menu, do one of the following to
select the DVD device that you want to use as the first boot device.
Note: When selecting your DVD device as the first boot device, be aware
that internal DVD drives are listed as IDE CD. If you will be using a
supported external DVD drive as the first boot device, select USB
CDROM in the steps below for your choice of DVD device.
v If your choice of DVD device is already listed as the first boot device,
continue with step 2.
v If your choice of DVD device is listed in the startup sequence as any
device other than the first device, select it and press the Plus (+) key
repeatedly until it is displayed as the first boot device. Continue with
step 2.
v If your choice of DVD device is listed as an excluded device, select it
and press the X key one time to add it to the startup sequence. Then,
select your choice of DVD device from the startup sequence and press
the Plus (+) key repeatedly until it is displayed as the first boot device.
Continue with step 2.
e. Press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility. When the save and exit
message displays, select Yes and then press Enter.

The issue is due to presents of earlier operating system files which are avoiding you to reinstall the os.
At this point I recommend you to clean the hard disk and then try for fresh installation. However, I am providing you the steps below:
Perform the steps provided in the below web site and then perform the Reinstall process

http://killdisk.com/downloadfree.htm

NOTE: The URL above will take you to a non HP Web site. HP does
not control and is not responsible for information outside
of the HP Web site.


After performing the complete format of Hard Drive, Reinstall the Windows XP.

To reinstall the operating system, follow the steps below:

1. Ensure that the CD-ROM is connected to the notebook.
2. Turn on the notebook.
3. Immediately insert the operating system CD into the CD drive.
4. Press and hold the Power button for 5 seconds to turn off the notebook.
5. Press the Power button again to start the notebook.
6. Press Esc key to boot from the CD when HP logo appears. Choose the first boot device as CD ROM and then click enter. The Welcome to Setup screen is displayed.
7. Press ENTER to continue. A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed.
8. Press F8 to accept the agreement and continue. The Setup window is displayed.
9. Press ESC to continue installing a fresh copy of the operating system without repairing.
10. Press ENTER to setup the operating system.
11. Press C to continue using this partition.
12. Select "Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick)", and then press ENTER. A caution message stating that formatting this drive will delete all current files, is displayed.
13. Press F to format the drive. The reinstallation process begins and may take several minutes to complete. Your Notebook will restart into Windows after the process is complete.

NOTE: When prompted for the product key, refer to the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity located on the bottom of your
notebook.

I hope this information helps you. Please reply if I can help you further.