Quick Answer: How Do I Fix Missing Operating System on My Computer?
Contents What Does It Mean When Your Computer Says Missing Operating System? When a Pc Is Booting, the Bios Tries to Find a Operating System on a Hard Drive to...
What does it mean when your computer says missing operating system?
When a PC is booting, the BIOS tries to find a operating system on a hard drive to boot from. However, if it is unable to find one, then an “Operating system not found” error is displayed. It may be caused by an error in BIOS configuration, a faulty hard drive, or a damaged Master Boot Record.
How do I fix a missing operating system?
Follow the steps below carefully to repair the MBR.
- Insert the Windows Operating System Disc into the optical (CD or DVD) drive.
- Press and hold the Power button for 5 Seconds to turn off the PC. …
- Press the Enter key when prompted to Boot from CD.
- From the Windows Setup Menu, press the R key to start the Recovery Console.
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.
