Cannot start. Don't get the error "no boot sector on hard drive internal.

Original title: computer does not load.

After that I turned on my laptop (windows XP) I get a black screen saying "no boot sector on hard drive internal" "no devices bootable-strike F1 to retry boot, F2 for installation; After pressing F1 displays the same screen and if I press F2 Setup screen appears and then I'm lost. Help please!

Hi Jose_luna47,

  1. Did you the latest changes on the computer?
  2. When was the last time it was working fine?

Method 1

I suggest that you perform chkdsk analysis on the computer to check and fix the errors on the hard drive by using the recovery console.

Chkdsk

http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/chkdsk.mspx?mfr=true

How to install and use the Recovery Console in Windows XP

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307654

Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console for advanced users

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314058

Method 2

If the previous step fails, then you will need to check the settings in the basic input/output system (BIOS) and you need to contact the computer manufacturer for help with basic input/output system (BIOS).

Important: Change (CMOS) BIOS/complementary metal oxide semiconductor settings can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the configuration of the BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Changes to settings are at your own risk.

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