Disk Error?????? WHAT?????

Caitlin · 02-05-2007, 02:55 PM

When I turn on the laptop, it says Non-System Disk or Disk Error. Replace and strike any key when ready". I can't do anything, anytime i hit a key it just pops up again! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SafeFromSites · 02-05-2007, 06:03 PM

normally that indicates a floppy in the dive, or some other boot device with a non bootable media, if you don't have a floppy, make sure it is disabled in the bios, if that doesn't work , Make sure your bios is set to boot from the HD first, and don't allow other bootable devices. if that doesnt work, or give you a different error try disabling your cd-rom, on the off chance it is bad. this process is intended to isolate the problem, not to be a permanent configuration

**TheMatt** · 02-06-2007, 01:10 PM

Hi Caitlin,

In addition to the above suggestions, check to see if you can detect the hard disk in the BIOS by pressing whatever key it says to press to enter setup. Also, please post the mode laptop you have.

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Caitlin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1 OS: XP	Disk Error?????? WHAT????? When I turn on the laptop, it says Non-System Disk or Disk Error. Replace and strike any key when ready". I can't do anything, anytime i hit a key it just pops up again! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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SafeFromSites Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 142 OS: XP	normally that indicates a floppy in the dive, or some other boot device with a non bootable media, if you don't have a floppy, make sure it is disabled in the bios, if that doesn't work , Make sure your bios is set to boot from the HD first, and don't allow other bootable devices. if that doesnt work, or give you a different error try disabling your cd-rom, on the off chance it is bad. this process is intended to isolate the problem, not to be a permanent configuration Last edited by SafeFromSites; 02-05-2007 at 06:06 PM.

02-06-2007, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Hi Caitlin, In addition to the above suggestions, check to see if you can detect the hard disk in the BIOS by pressing whatever key it says to press to enter setup. Also, please post the mode laptop you have. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides