Startup with CD - keyboard command?

Hi,
I need to do regular maintenance on my Macbook. However, I cannot start it with the CD (Disk Warrior) the way I do with my other Macs. I use the keyboard command Command C on startup. How do I do this on my Macbook?
Thanks,
Jeanie

If you're not having problems, you don't need to do any real maintenance; your machine should be taking care of itself.
Are you holding down the C key as soon as you turn on the computer? Does holding down the D key do anything? That's supposed to bring up the hardware test.
~Lyssa

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