
To test if the hard disk has failed, use Easy Recovery Essentials’ Automated Repair.
Check the cables of the hard disk where Windows is installed.
Remove the newly added hardware and restart the computer to check if the error still appears. If a new hardware was recently added, follow these tips: If you’re not sure which key is used to open BIOS, it’s either any of the following or it’s listed on the first screen that appears on the monitor, before the Windows logo appears.Possible keys: Esc, Del, F2, F8, F10 or F12įix #2: Remove newly installed hardware, check data cables and jumpers To check a computer’s boot order, follow these instructions: Fixing “Disk boot failure” on Windows Fix 1: Change BIOS boot order If that’s the case, then the drive should be checked for errors and scanned for viruses to make sure that it works correctly. Cause 3: HDD is damagedĪ hard drive can become damaged or inaccessible due to read/write errors, power outages, or virus attacks. If the same data cable was used for several years(or even the same one across several computers), then it might me the cause of periodic read/write errors that can affect the loading process. Like all components of our PC’s, hard drive data cables tend to deteriorate as the time passes. 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. The most common cause of this error is an incorrect order of boot devices in BIOS. This error has been known to occur as a result of one of the following causes: Cause 1: Incorrect BIOS boot order Here is an example of “Disk Boot Failure” error screen for all versions of Windows:ĭISK BOOT FAILURE - INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER Causes of this Error 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.
Symptom 1: “ Disk Boot Failure” error screen on startupĮvery time a computer is turned on, as part of the boot process the BIOS tries to find a bootable drive to continue the loading process by starting its first sector. The error messages, alerts, warnings, and symptoms below are tied to this error. 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. 3.2 Fix #2: Remove newly installed hardware, check data cables and jumpers.3 Fixing “Disk boot failure” on Windows.1.2 Symptom 1: “Disk Boot Failure” error screen on startup.