Error - missing operating system after the upgrade to Windows XP Professional from Windows XP Home Edition.

Original title: lack of an operating system.

I have a Dell which had windows xp home installed on it I upgraded a while back to pro, the problem is the operating system that you are completely crushed and all I have is a cd to upgrade so it won't let me install because it said that missing operating systems... so what can I do that won't cost me a thing!

Hi mistyblu976,

This problem may occur if one or more of the following conditions are met:

(a) basic input/output system (BIOS) does not detect the hard drive.

(b) the hard disk is damaged.

(c) sector 0 of the physical disk has an incorrect or malformed master boot (MBR) record.

You can follow this link & check if it helps.

"Operating system not found" or the "Missing operating system" error message when you start your Windows XP-based computer

Hope the helps of information. Please post back and we do know.
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