VAIO laptop Win 8.1 "operating system not found" what to do?

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• My computer laptop sony vaio says operating system not found at boot

  My computer laptop sony vaio says operating system not found at boot.

  Hello

  What is the model # computer? Check the following link to locate the model #:

  http://eSupport.Sony.com/us/p/support-info.pl?info_id=264

  Y at - it any hardware or software changes?

  Remove all devices, dock and removable media connected to the computer and try the following steps to resolve the problem:

  1. Check if the hard drive is listed in the BIOS. Restart the computer > key 'F2 '.
  
  
  2. For Windows 8, shut DOWN the computer > press Assist key > key press F2 to access the BIOS.
  
  
  3. If the hard drive is not listed, the problem may be related with the material. Reset the BIOS once.
  
  
  4. Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to find the "Exit" button and select an option "Load optimized or default values", save the settings and exit the BIOS.
  
  
  5. Then check if you are able to start the operating system.
  
  
  6. In the case, if the problem persists, it may be related with the material.
  
  
  7. If the hard disk is listed, follow the procedure described on the link: https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/30721/c/65, 66/kw/Error%20Operating%20system%20not%...
  
  
  8. In case, if the problem persists, contact the Sony service team: http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/service.pl

  If my post answered your question, please mark it as an "accepted Solution".

• Sony Vaio in operating system not found?

  I have a laptop Sony Vaio, model SVE14AJ16L number and I got a new drive hard since the hold had ceased to function. I didn't need all the files on the old drive, so I just jumped out. I installed the new drive, but then did not work the Assist button. I googled this and I couldn't find a solution. I need to install Vaio care, but cannot find the Vaio care for my model number. I needed to install Windows 8, but for some reason it wouldn't detect the DVD or USB. I made the USB drive bootable using rufus and I downloaded an ISO and intended to put the serial number on the bottom of my laptop. It looks like all that operating system not found. I can't go into the BIOS, because that's what the assist button, and it does not detect. The towers of DVD and USB activity led blinked his eyes, but nothing. I don't know what is happening. Even when I took out the hard drive and put in the DVD/USB, it seems still operating system not found. I can't find the model number on this site.

  TL; DR
  Installed a new drive, HELP does not, does not detect a bootable USB/DVD, appears only as an operating system not found. I made bootable USB/DVD and tested on other computers.

  Please help, thanks.

  Basically, I don't have your system to test, so I'm just guiding you the general procedures.

  First of all, FORGET the ASSIST button. To explain the question "why?" would take a lot of time and goals here is to install new windows in your new drive.

  Secondly, I highly recommend you have all the necessary drivers for your equipment before your proceed with the windows installation 8 or 8.1. I own VPCSB28GG and Windows 8.1, several functions DO not work properly as it does in Windows 7. So, unless you have a deep knowledge on the computer, do not go for windows 8.1 yet or at least try to install windows 8.1 on a different drive for a test run.

  Thirdly, I strongly recommend allows you to install Windows 7 USB stick / 8 / 8.1 since the DVD player is not a reliable source from USB. Microsoft also provides tools to help people installing Windows 7 / USB 8.x. Please google it.

  As the symptoms that you have described, I recommend the steps as follows:

  1. go in the BIOS / settings (by pressing F2 during POST) UEFI. Under start options, your system may use a different name, but in principle it is similar to this: '1 ST Boot Device' "2nd Boot Device" "3rd Boot Device"... and so on. The value '1 ST Boot Device' your desire, such as CD-ROM bootable media, DVD-ROM, external USB/HDD. In my case, it is an external device because I use USB boot Windows 7 / 8.x installation. The "2nd Boot Device" in the HARD drive internal value. Drive HARD internal is your disk newly installed (or current).

  2. run the windows installation wizard. During the installation of Windows, your computer may restart several times. However, AFTER THE FIRST USE, you must go to the BIOS / UEFI with once again. The value '1 ST Boot Device' internal HARD drive. If you forget this step, you will encounter a loop of Windows installation. So, I suggest to pay attention pls. After that Windows Setup is complete, you can install drivers for your system. Find it in Support to the Sony Web site. You will need to download the Windows 7 drivers for Windows 8 as Intel Management Engine, components Sony blah blah blah. Please keep in mind, Vaio Care cannot make you suggest.

  3. in the installation of Windows, you won't find your HARD drive to destination of installation. In this case, go to the BIOS / UEFI setting, replace your SATA AHCI by compatible IDE or SATA port configuration. You can later change back to AHCI AFTER installing your SATA driver.

• Error message: "The operating system not found" and the computer laptop (Windows 8) starts do not.

  Original title: computer laptop (Windows 8) starts do not

  Laptop: Sony Vaio

  Processor: core i3 with 4 GB of memory
  Operating system: Windows 8
  Before going to sleep, I was using my laptop & it did not work properly. then I download something, so I put on and fell asleep. When I woke up I found a message on the screen, operating system not found. I restarted. Now it starts and appearance of the new as usual Windows logo, but it does not move, I mean points keeps moving in a circle with the Windows Logo, but nothing happens.
  I tried in the BIOS and it detects the hard drive, it means that hard drive still works.
  How to solve this problem?

  Hi Sunil,

  Thanks for the reply.

  I suggest you to contact the manufacturer for activation. If you still have problems you can contact the customer support team, you can see the steps in the link below.

  Get help from Microsoft Windows activation

   

  https://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929?WA=wsignin1.0

  Let us know if you need assistance.

• VAIO S13A36PG: Operating System Not found

  Need help please, my situation is as below:

  I decided to give a try to dual boot windows 8.1 (preinstalled with VAIO S on RAID0 (Intel RST)) and Ubuntu 14. However, all my boot entry on efi (left usb) to start. Even if the EFI partition. No matter how I add using efibootmgr, reboot, it shows the operating system not found. I also tried to find (the two BONES not shown here), I guess is must be something to do with driver rEFInd (no RAID support)

  NOTE: I tried startup repair, after repair, it showed Ubuntu, that promising fact for me, but when I reboot, it seems not delete the entry again.

  My BIOS Setup: 1) Secure Boot: disabled 2) Boot Mode: UEFI 3) allow for starting the external device: Yes

  **root@Ubuntu:~# efibootmgr

  BootCurrent: 0000
  
  Wait time: 0 seconds
  
  BootOrder: 2001
  
  Boot0000 * EFI USB Device (SanDisk SanDisk Ultra)
  
  root@Ubuntu:~# gdisk-l/dev/map/isw_daeibeeadh_Volume0
  
  GPT fdisk (gdisk) version 0.8.8

  Scanning partition table:
  MBR: protection
  BSD: absent
  APM: TPG absent: present
  Found valid GPT with protective MBR; using GPT.
  Disk/dev/map/isw_daeibeeadh_Volume0: 500122112 sectors, GiB 238,5
  Logical sector size: 512 bytes
  Identifier (GUID) of disc: 4E244354-9B40-4BC1-8B01-8CDD7D418CCA
  Partition table contains up to 128 entries
  First usable sector is 34, last usable area is 500122078
  The partitions will be aligned with the boundaries of sector 8
  Space free total is 6700 sectors (3.3 MiB)
  Starting number (sector) end (sector), Code name of size
  534527 2048 1 260.0 MiB ED00 EFI system partition
  2 534528 3553279 1.4 giB 2700 basic data partition
  3 3553280 4085759 260,0 MiB EF00 EFI System
  4 4085760 4347903 MiB 128.0 0C 01 part reserved Microsoft
  5 56989544 450824184 187.8 giB 0700 basic data partition
  
  7 451543040 500119551 23.2 giB 2700 basic data partition
  8 4347904 56989439 25.1 giB 8300 *.

  Well, its seems somehow the Windows Boot Manager cannot start the RAID0.

  I solve it by:

  (1) fast driver Intel Storage Tech (download from the Intel website) - put inside an another USB, you will need to load it as Windows does not support RAID on the fly

  (2) ISO Windows 8.

  Step:

  Demarrer start in Windows 8 ISO, select Repair, image select System (load a driver RST from there).

  Return to troubleshooting option, select Sovle common problem. Then VAIO is done some repairs, and Yes, I retrieve my windows

• Operating system not found - Windows 7, Sony VAIO

  When I start my laptop, it gives the error operating system not found. I have a repair disc, a recovery disk and also a backup system image. I am able to do nothing, as the laptop does not go past this message. In the past, I used to get this error once or twice daily, but when I re-set with Ctrl + Alt + Delete, the system would begin. No critical errors were found in the Eventlogger. How to start the repair process?

  Hi vasanjs,

  1. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  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.

  Note  Some third-party programs or alteration of the disk can damage an MBR.

  (d) an incompatible partition is marked as Active.

  (e) a partition which contains the MBR is no longer active.

  Method 1

  I suggest you update brings input/output system (BIOS) to the latest version by contacting the manufacturer of your motherboard or computer and check if it works.

  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.

  BIOS: Frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/BIOS-frequently-asked-questions

  Method 2

  If the previous step fails, then I suggest that you perform repair system on the computer and check if it works.

  What are the system recovery options in Windows 7?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-7

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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• OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND VAIO

  I shut down my computer before going to bed and now when I turn on the Sony Vaio Windows 7 it says Vaio then says operating system not found. I tried to use the Windows restore USB, nothing, so I tried to repair CD, he worked went to PC repair but said my score is not correct or my HARD drive is locked. Someone at - it something that can help?

  Start you the installation media or retrieve the stick and then follow to access Advanced Startup Options in Windows 8 or 10 to run the Startup Repair tool?  This error message do you have?  Please take a photo to fix reply or write verbatim.

  When you start the BIOS configuration via the "F2" Sony, the hard drive is detected under devices in the boot order or storage?  Place first in the boot order, trigger repair/installation media using the F12 key only.

  If the hard drive is not detected, see if you can reinstall it until it comes.  If she will not appear so you can try to connect to another PC to see if we can read enough to save files, or his test condition.  Then replace it with a SSD which is the best upgrade, we can give a PC - quick as lightning.

  If she appears to run the amount shown on the HD diagnosis extended CD scan to ascertain the condition of the hard drive.  Confirm with a full disk check run from the Startup Options kick command prompt.

  You are able to execute all other advanced boot Options: restoration of the system, or Reset after saving all files that are not backed up following rescue files when Windows does not start.

  If all else fails, see if you can run the recovery Vaio, or make a clean reinstall Windows 7

  Although there are major obstacles now to get the updates of Windows running after a reinstall.  You would be better if the PC meets the Spécifications 10 Windows to do a Clean install Windows 10 improvement before the expiration of the offer, using the Windows 7 product key after installation to activate.  These steps have been used by tens of thousands of consumers without a single complaint - it's the best possible installation of Windows, you can get.

• Re: Satellite U400: operating system not found then the installation of the OS

  I have a toshiba satellite u400 with is come with VISTA.

  Because I don't like VISTA, I then installed WINDOWS XP with a multi boot.

  Everything worked well. But one day I want to resize my partitions I used Paragon partition manager.
  This product is required to operate only to resize my xp partition, so he asks me a start.

  And then nothing works.

  I try to fix my problem with a fresh install, but it seems that the boot sector was not correct.
  Then I completely format my hard disk on another computer with a USB CABLE.

  When I try to install VISTA, XP or LINUX on a CD or DVD, I ask the multiboot with F12
  I chose to boot from the CD/DVD built-in, but I get only "OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND',

  It's as if the BIOS test the HARD to FIND something specific, and it does not find.
  When my PC worked correctly I could boot from the drive to dvd without problem.

  I called the SUPPORT CENTER of about 10 days, but I have no answer.

  So if someone could help me.

  Thank you.

  Hello

  OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND message appears generally if the laptop has attempted to boot from the HARD drive and didn t find the operating system.

  But I put t understand why you formatted the HARD drive using the USB cable?

  Please insert HARD drive in the Bay of laptops HARD drive and check if the HARD drive is recognized in the BIOS!
  If the HARD drive has been recognised so I recommend you to take a disk Win XP Home and at the start of this disc.

  As I m not wrong not you will need to first install the SATA drivers to recognize the HARD drive.
  The fact is that the laptop supports the SATA controller and SATA drivers are needed to get the HARD drive recognized by Win XP.

  Well, after you have booted from the Win XP disc you need to format the new HDD by using the NTFS file format and should then follow with the installation of the OS.

  Check it out

• Error operating system not found Message notebook Compaq Presario F700 {756CA}

  Hello, thank you for this forum!

  Record: Series of laptop HP Compaq Presario 700 {756CA} 32 Bit OS wireless

  ID # #ABC Serial # under the direction of the security KP027UA

  1 I used a service tech, as a gift, the Dec23/10 online. Problems occurred during the 5 hour session. PC was going well in advance.

  2 on PC Dec25 would not start. Operating system not found message that appears. Used F8, last known 5 times and it no longer works. Put into service on battery 4 times. It no longer works.

  3 a written tests HP for operating system not found {but was for XP and WIn2000}, with drive to test the hard drive. Message adjustment but

  other areas didn't have so not.

  4 related to Vista and Win 7. It's for the boot drive address not found Error Message.

  This message comes not so much waited and did as below.

  5 performed a full scan on MBAM, program no. threats 6 Ran Reimage and 2800 + corrupt or missing files found and repaired. This did not help and used the battery when you restart.

  7 when the open PC Windows updates were parties and 71 had to be installed. Had to use battery or reboot.

  8 new updates have shown, once again. Installed 8 and 1 failed. {Windows PowerShell 2.0 and 2.0 WNRM, optional}.  Could not start on more then ran battery test the boot drive HP fix error.  Test the Test of the Bios and the hard disk does not appear to work correctly according to the instructions, but normally open when you restart PC. I'm afraid to stop PC again.

  Questions: 1. can you please help with the BIOS and hard drive tests for my PC?

  2 HP support assistant has always shows failure of updates, analysis and data collection. Why?

  The downloaded program beginning Jan/11

  3 the event viewer displays error messages for updates and contact HP. examples: 134 CPU device breaks down... server windows could not start the process of some updates. What can we do? It comes after new updates.

  4 I want to uninstall the online tech company and all of its files, etc. Should I use REVO uninstaller. ? Windows Defender shows ports and exceptions for several parts of this program. I have to uncheck them?

  5 my adapter is bent at 45% s. This could be part of the problem?  The light is on.

  Your help is very appreciated. I'm at a loss and a user of learning with hours and hours of reading.

  Best regards, athome34

  athome34 wrote:

  Hi, thank you for having responded to my recovery options questions.

  Now, I realize that I did back up discs.

  Questions: 1 Will the Recovery on my PC option return it a 'new' State of the Vista operating system? Yes

  2 I'll Ineed to write important information from the. August 2010 back up? Yes

  3 Aug 2010 will save the files back of disks, programs and my Anti etc on my PC virus program? Must restore all the files and the settings. You must reinstall the anti-virus first.

  3 are Recvovery HP discs this duplicates what was first installed PC? Yes

  Thanks a lot for your help.  Congratulations!

• 'Operating system not found', can't the recovery partition, do not have a recovery disk

  Original title: recovery Partition not here and not backed up copy of Win8

  I have an 18 month, Acer Aspire V5-571pg now out of warranty.  For the last 3 days, of what it has been in a loop bringing repair until this morning disc error messages, it just says "operating system not found '.  A call to Acer support and we have tried to activate the recovery Partition using Alt - F10 but it seems that the partition is not there either, and of course I did not create a recovery disk when I got the laptop.  I was not eager to send the Acer laptop for service after the warranty expires, I thought I should at least attempt of recovery or re - install.  Windows 8 is a preinstalled OEM version.  Where should I start?  Y at - he's going to be a download that I can use and what I need to know a product key to install?  Should I get Acer to send me a recovery disk?  Not super PC here but am knowledge letter wins all the time.  I hope someone understands my situation.  Thank you

  You can order the recovery media using your SNID, from the link below. I have an ACER desktop computer, and it cost me less than US$ 20.00, to order an additional series.

  eRecovery Media

  http://store.Acer.com/store/aceramer/en_US/eRecovery

• "The operating system not found" message after the display of the Dell Logo

  My HDU failed (Inspiron 5100 using XP Home).  I installed a new HDU, you use Win XP Home oem disk (object of Dell original lost).  Use the drive as a partition.

  Now to start a 'Operating System Not Found' message appears after the Dell Logo is displayed.

  Pressing on Ctrl/alt/del removes the message, and the Dell Logo displays of new laptop starts perfectly in XP Home...

  I guess that's because I couldn't set up the small partition normally present (assume it has diagnostic data, etc.).

  No way to delete the message?  (?? The BIOS setting?)

  
  

• Satellite C660 - 10 d Operating System not found PXE - E61: Media test failure

  I have a Satellite C660 - 10 d, which is part of the 1 year warranty which has suddenly decided it won't start and makes a strange noise that sounds mechanical.

  I tried the options F2 & F11 at startup, but I always return to the same messages some options I try:

  Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller v1.23 (28/07/10)
  PXE - E61: Media test failure, check cable of
  PXE - M0F: Exit PXE ROM
  Operating system not found.

  I can't go beyond that and get the laptop doesn't work, which leads to my second problem.

  It is under warranty so I thought I would sign in for repair. The serial number is recognized in the section Product Support My. But when I try to enter in the repair section, it is said

  ERROR: serial not valid number.
  Please check and try again.
  Then gives a number to call which only works weekdays.

  So, I have what appears to be a broken laptop that I can currently connect to repair.
  If you are able to help with one of these problems, it would be greatly appreciated.

  Hello

  I'm quite sure that the problem is related to the defective HARD drive.
  This would also explain the mechanical noise when starting.

  PXE - E61: Media test failure appears as the laptop attempts to boot from LAN.
  Why? Because the disk HARD could not be found and the CD/DVD drive does not contain a startup disk.

  So the BIOS switched to LAN

  This is why replacement of HARD drive should help you with this problem.
  If the warranty is valid, get in touch with a local ASP in your country. Maybe you could get a HARD disk which could be replaced easily

  This is a database with all FSA worldwide:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com-> support download &-> find an authorized service partner.

  By the way: this is the beautiful short films hwo to replace a HARD drive:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/Forums/Forum.jspa?forumid=116

• HP Pavilion dv2: operating system not found?

  Hi I was wondering if someone can help me that don't know who is wrong. When I turn on my laptop I get ablack screen with the message "The operating system not found" I have never had a disc of windows vista lap top came with it already installed. Also sometimes I have weird message comes as

  642 k RAM suspended system
  512 KB of L2 Cache
  System BIOS with a shadow
  Video BIOS with a shadow

  I have no idea what to do any help is greatly appricated. Thank you in advance.

  I think you have a faulty hard drive.  If you have not done a backup of your personal data, it will be lost.  You can test the drive by running the SMART of the BIOS test.  If you do not have the recovery media, you will need to buy from HP if it is still available.

  Please click on the Thumbs up button '+' if I helped you and click on "Accept as Solution" If your problem is resolved.

• Operating system not found on Equium - PXE - E61:Media test failed

  Hi all

  My daughter has a computer satellite laptop running XP.
  However, the system does not start and the following messages:

  PXE - test failed - check the cable for E61:Media
  PXE - M0F: output of the PXE Rom
  Operating system not found

  We do not have a disk operating system.

  What is the problem and how can I do for her?

  Hello

  For me, it seems that the HARD drive is dead and the laptop can not find the installed operating system.
  In this case, he tried to boot from different sources and finally LAN.
  But it does not and therefore, you get the PXE - E61:Media test failure error message.

  In my opinion, the HARD disk needs to be replaced and the operating system must be installed again.

  See you soon

• HP mini110-3603tu: operating system not found

  Hello.! The problem on my laptop is the following... An operating system not found. Try disconnecting all drives that do not contain an operating system. Diagnostic system says BIOS Application error 501. If I press F11 for recovery system nothing happens.
  Pre intalled windows 7starter then upgraded to windows 10home, then decided to return to windows 7, run a system restore and then the battery went down. So what is happening. Please help, thanks

  Wow, so that's how it is. Thank you so much for the great help.