{"id":3185,"date":"2015-03-02T04:52:01","date_gmt":"2015-03-02T10:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/neosmart.net\/wiki\/?p=3185"},"modified":"2016-07-05T17:39:58","modified_gmt":"2016-07-05T22:39:58","slug":"disk-boot-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neosmart.net\/wiki\/disk-boot-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"Disk boot failure: Fix for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get the fix for the error\u00a0 Disk Boot Failure<\/strong>\u00a0on Windows XP,<\/strong> Windows Vista,<\/strong>\u00a0Windows 7, Windows 8 <\/strong>and Windows 10.<\/strong><\/p>\n

About “Disk Boot Failure<\/strong>“<\/h2>\n

The following information on this error has been compiled by NeoSmart Technologies, based on the information gathered and reported by our global network of engineers, developers, and technicians or partner organizations.<\/p>\n

Description and Symptoms<\/span><\/h3>\n

The error messages, alerts, warnings, and symptoms below are tied to this error.<\/p>\n

Symptom 1: “Disk Boot Failure<\/strong>” error screen on startup<\/h3>\n

Every time a computer is turned on, as part of the boot process<\/a> the BIOS tries to find a bootable drive to continue the loading process\u00a0by starting\u00a0its first sector. However, if BIOS is unable to find a drive to boot from, then a “Disk Boot Failure” error screen is displayed and the boot process is halted.<\/p>\n

Here is an example of “Disk Boot Failure” error screen for all versions of Windows:<\/p>\n

\"Disk<\/a><\/p>\n

DISK BOOT FAILURE - INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER<\/pre>\n
Causes of this Error<\/h2>\n
This error has been known to occur as a result of one of the following causes:<\/p>\n
Cause 1:\u00a0Incorrect BIOS boot order<\/h3>\n
The most common cause of this error is an incorrect order of boot devices in BIOS. Usually BIOS tries to find a bootable drive according to its boot device order, so if a PC has a floppy drive set to a higher priority than a hard drive, and there is a floppy disk inserted – then the PC tries to boot from a floppy disk, and a error message is displayed.<\/p>\n
Cause 2:\u00a0Faulty data cables<\/h3>\n
Like all components of our PC\u2019s, hard drive data cables tend to deteriorate as the time passes. If the same data cable was used for several years(or even the same one across several computers), then it might me the cause\u00a0of periodic\u00a0read\/write errors that can affect the loading process.<\/p>\n
Cause 3:\u00a0HDD is damaged<\/h3>\n
A hard drive can become damaged or inaccessible due to read\/write errors, power outages, or virus attacks. If that’s the case, then the drive should be checked for errors and scanned for viruses to make sure that it works correctly.<\/p>\n
Fixing \u201cDisk boot failure\u201d on Windows<\/span><\/h2>\n
Fix\u00a01: Change\u00a0BIOS boot order<\/h3>\n
To check a\u00a0computer’s boot order, follow these instructions:<\/p>\n
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  1. Restart\u00a0the\u00a0computer<\/li>\n
  2. Open the BIOS. If you’re not sure which key is used\u00a0to open BIOS, it’s either any of the following or it’s listed on the first screen that appears on the\u00a0monitor, before the Windows logo appears.Possible keys: Esc<\/kbd>, Del<\/kbd>, F2<\/kbd>, F8<\/kbd>, F10<\/kbd> or F12<\/kbd>\n
    \"Dell<\/p>\n
    Notice the key guide in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  3. Go to the Boot<\/strong> tab<\/li>\n
  4. Change the order to position the\u00a0hard disk as the 1st option\n
    \"Boot<\/p>\n
    Boot Selection Menu<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  5. Save these settings<\/li>\n
  6. Restart the\u00a0computer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    Fix #2:\u00a0Remove newly installed hardware, check data cables and jumpers<\/h3>\n
    If a new hardware\u00a0was\u00a0recently added , follow these tips:<\/p>\n