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Troubleshooting Boot Errors

This presentation provides a guide for troubleshooting 'No Bootable Device Found' errors, outlining common causes such as incorrect boot order, loose cables, and corrupted boot sectors. It details a step-by-step approach including checking BIOS settings, inspecting hard drive connections, repairing the boot sector, and replacing the hard drive if necessary. Final recommendations emphasize maintaining correct BIOS settings, regularly checking cables and drive health, and backing up data to prevent future issues.

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Troubleshooting Boot Errors

This presentation provides a guide for troubleshooting 'No Bootable Device Found' errors, outlining common causes such as incorrect boot order, loose cables, and corrupted boot sectors. It details a step-by-step approach including checking BIOS settings, inspecting hard drive connections, repairing the boot sector, and replacing the hard drive if necessary. Final recommendations emphasize maintaining correct BIOS settings, regularly checking cables and drive health, and backing up data to prevent future issues.

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Troubleshooting Boot

Errors
Welcome! This presentation will guide you through troubleshooting
"No Bootable Device Found" errors. We'll cover common causes
and practical solutions to get your system up and running.
Understanding the Issue
Your system can't find a bootable device! This means the computer
cannot locate the operating system. Look for error messages, a
black screen with text, or an OS that won't load.

1 Error Messages 2 Black Screen


Startup error messages A black screen with text
may be the first sign. indicates a critical failure.

3 OS Fails to Load
The operating system does not start up properly.
Common Causes
Several factors can lead to this error. Incorrect boot order, loose cables, or a
corrupted boot sector are common culprits.

Incorrect Boot Order


The system tries to boot from the wrong device.

Loose Cables
Faulty hard drive connections prevent proper booting.

Corrupted Boot Sector


Essential boot files are damaged.

Hard Drive Failure


The hard drive is damaged and not functioning.
Step 1: Check BIOS Settings
Restart your computer. Press F2, F12, or DEL to enter BIOS. Set the correct drive as the primary boot device, then save and restart.

Restart Computer Enter BIOS Set Boot Device Save and Restart
Begin the troubleshooting Press the designated key to Choose the correct hard Save changes and reboot
process with a restart. access BIOS settings. drive as the boot device. the system.
Step 2: Inspect Hard Drive
Turn off your PC and unplug it. Open the case. Check the hard drive
cables. Reconnect or replace any faulty connections to ensure
proper data transfer.

Power Off Open Case Check Cables


Completely power Carefully open the Inspect and
down and unplug computer case to reconnect hard
the PC. access internal drive cables.
components.
Step 3: Repair Boot Sector
Boot from a Windows recovery USB or DVD. Run the following commands to fix the boot sector. This
process rebuilds critical boot files.

bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /rebuildbcd

1 Boot from Recovery


Start the computer using a Windows recovery medium.

2 Run fixmbr
This command writes a new master boot record to the drive.

3 Run fixboot
This command writes a new boot sector to the system partition.

4 Run rebuildbcd
This command scans all disks for Windows installations.
Step 4: Replace Hard Drive
Run diagnostics to determine drive health. If the drive is failing, replace it. Reinstall Windows and restore backups if
available.

Run Diagnostics Replace Drive Reinstall Windows Restore Backups

Use diagnostic tools to Replace the failing drive Install a fresh copy of Recover your personal
check the drive's with a new one. Windows on the new files and data from a
condition. drive. backup.
Final Checks & Best Practices
The system should now boot properly. Keep BIOS settings correct. Regularly check cables and drive health. Always
backup your data to prevent future issues.

Correct BIOS Check Cables


1
Ensure accurate settings for Maintain stable hard drive
2
system boot. connections.

Backup Data 4 Drive Health


3
Protect important files from loss. Regularly monitor your drive status.

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