Windows xp not loading "no operating system found"
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JCS_
, Oct 28 2008 04:06 AM
#1
Posted 28 October 2008 - 04:06 AM
#2
Posted 28 October 2008 - 10:21 AM
Does the BIOS recognize the hard drive? If it doesn't, I would say that your hard drive is dead.
No, it wouldn't fry just XP. A hardware failure like that would kill hardware, not software. It's not often that a dying PSU takes out a hard drive (In
my experience it's usually the modem or motherboard) but it's possible. In which case you would need to replace the hard drive as well.
Let us know what you turn up
No, it wouldn't fry just XP. A hardware failure like that would kill hardware, not software. It's not often that a dying PSU takes out a hard drive (In
my experience it's usually the modem or motherboard) but it's possible. In which case you would need to replace the hard drive as well.
Let us know what you turn up
#3
Posted 28 October 2008 - 10:55 AM
I would like to make sure before we declare a hard drive broken...
JCS_ please follow the below instructions and let us know what you find.
Boot from the Windows XP installation CD.
At the "Welcome to Setup" screen, press R to start Recovery Console. Choose the installation to be repaired by number (usually 1) and press "Enter".
When you are asked for the Administrator password, leave it blank and press "Enter".
At the command prompt, type chkdsk /r and press "Enter". (Note the space before /r) The disk check operation will start.
This will be a very thorough check of the hard drive and the file system...be patient and let it complete. It may appear to hang or even back up a few times...this is normal. 60 to 90 minutes is not unusual for this check...it may take longer in some cases.
Once the check completes and you are back at the command prompt, type exit and press "Enter".
Let us know how this all worked out.
Regards,
Olrik
JCS_ please follow the below instructions and let us know what you find.
Boot from the Windows XP installation CD.
At the "Welcome to Setup" screen, press R to start Recovery Console. Choose the installation to be repaired by number (usually 1) and press "Enter".
When you are asked for the Administrator password, leave it blank and press "Enter".
At the command prompt, type chkdsk /r and press "Enter". (Note the space before /r) The disk check operation will start.
This will be a very thorough check of the hard drive and the file system...be patient and let it complete. It may appear to hang or even back up a few times...this is normal. 60 to 90 minutes is not unusual for this check...it may take longer in some cases.
Once the check completes and you are back at the command prompt, type exit and press "Enter".
Let us know how this all worked out.
Regards,
Olrik
#4
Posted 29 October 2008 - 01:53 AM
The HD is seen in the bios the first time it boots after that its not.
I do not have the disks any more can't find them.
I do not have the disks any more can't find them.
#5
Posted 29 October 2008 - 01:54 AM
Download RC.iso and burn it to a cd as an ISO image. You may need a burning tool like ISO Recorder to do this...be sure to get the version for the operating system you'll be creating the disk on.
Then use this disk instead of the windows disk and follow the instructions from my previous post
Regards,
Olrik
Then use this disk instead of the windows disk and follow the instructions from my previous post
Regards,
Olrik
#6
Posted 29 October 2008 - 01:57 AM
I don't under stand why the bios sees the HD the first time then it does not see it any more????? JC
#7
Posted 29 October 2008 - 01:58 AM
OK I will try it and see!! JC
#8
Posted 30 October 2008 - 02:36 AM
Q: ISO recorder is for xp sp2 I have xp home sp3 wil it work on my system? JC
#9
Posted 30 October 2008 - 05:43 AM
It should do
Regards,
Olrik
Regards,
Olrik
#10
Posted 30 October 2008 - 05:50 AM
OK Some thing is not right put disk in comp. Asked if wont to boot from cd did it. Loaded up asked if new install,repair or exit hit repair ® went to black screen with some words for the recover console on it and said
C:\>
"the path or file specified is not valid"
C:\>
so I typed chkdsk /r and got "the specifed drive is not vaild,or threre is no disk in the drive"
C:\>
went to help and looked at the commands for chkdsk and their is two /r or /p same respones for both that is on the frist boot when the bios sees the HDD on the the second boot when the bios does not see the HDD after you press ® blue screen saying "windows detects no drives on this comp press exit to reboot" or some thing like that their is no password promt at all am I doing some thing wrong and I used sonic to burn the iso cd guess it worked at least I think I did that right thats all for now. Thanks, JC
C:\>
"the path or file specified is not valid"
C:\>
so I typed chkdsk /r and got "the specifed drive is not vaild,or threre is no disk in the drive"
C:\>
went to help and looked at the commands for chkdsk and their is two /r or /p same respones for both that is on the frist boot when the bios sees the HDD on the the second boot when the bios does not see the HDD after you press ® blue screen saying "windows detects no drives on this comp press exit to reboot" or some thing like that their is no password promt at all am I doing some thing wrong and I used sonic to burn the iso cd guess it worked at least I think I did that right thats all for now. Thanks, JC
#11
Posted 30 October 2008 - 05:59 AM
EDIT: Sorry - didn't read your post properly
Edited by jt1990, 30 October 2008 - 06:00 AM.
#12
Posted 30 October 2008 - 06:06 AM
Hello JCS_,
Do you know the brand of the hard drive? I fear it might be dying.
If you can still access files I suggest you back them up asap.
Regards,
Olrik
Do you know the brand of the hard drive? I fear it might be dying.
If you can still access files I suggest you back them up asap.
Regards,
Olrik
#13
Posted 30 October 2008 - 07:48 AM
Thanks for the help. JC
Edited by JCS_, 30 October 2008 - 10:34 AM.
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