Hi there wonder if you can help?
i've got a dell pc when started shows dell icon bar but then just:
no boot sector on internal hard drive
no bootable devices strike f1 to retry boot, f2 for setup utility
Been into utility setup and checked all settings are on factory default , but still nothing.
Can't find Dell restart disc either, but dont really want to loose all files any ideas?
I think you try to install a version of windows without sata drivers.Solution is: go to bios and are a setting AHCI Mode and put on disable or ATA mode. It should work now. If not find a windows with Sata drivers incorporated .
You could get a Linux live CD to backup your data to an external hard drive.
Or you could install Windows 7 on a new partition.
I would back the data up using a linux CD if you have a hard drive anyway, just in case.
- Hope this helps get you data back.
Check the power supply. You should have 600 watts.
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