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| Thread ID: 81866 | 2007-08-09 08:45:00 | Desktop computer can't detect HDD | spaceman8815 (4112) | Press F1 |
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| 578670 | 2007-08-09 08:45:00 | Hi, a few days ago i posted here about random restarts on my desktop computer . after following advice i thought i had finally fixed the problem . Today when the wireless keyboard and mouse seemed to stop working i restarted the computer which usually fixes that problem . but when it turn back on it came up that it is unable to detect a disk drive . Could someone tell me what has happened and what to do? i have tried getting on it in safe mode but does not work . Is this a virus that has wiped the HDD or is the HDD broken and lost everything . |
spaceman8815 (4112) | ||
| 578671 | 2007-08-09 08:48:00 | Could be a dead drive, but then it could also be a drive controller failure on the motherboard. How old is it? | intel hunter (6666) | ||
| 578672 | 2007-08-09 08:49:00 | Hi, a few days ago i posted here about random restarts on my desktop computer . after following advice i thought i had finally fixed the problem . Today when the wireless keyboard and mouse seemed to stop working i restarted the computer which usually fixes that problem . but when it turn back on it came up that it is unable to detect a disk drive . Could someone tell me what has happened and what to do? i have tried getting on it in safe mode but does not work . Is this a virus that has wiped the HDD or is the HDD broken and lost everything . are you able to start your pc up? i . e . is the hard drive that you can't see a different one to your operating system, or is it your operating system hdd that won't show up, therefore not allowing you to boot up? Go into the BIOS and check under hard disks to see if it is showing up in there . Let me know how you get on . note: you won't have lost your data to a virus, just a disk management issues by the sounds of things |
Bozo (8540) | ||
| 578673 | 2007-08-09 09:07:00 | Today when the wireless keyboard and mouse seemed to stop working i restarted the computer which usually fixes that problem . but when it turn back on it came up that it is unable to detect a disk drive . Hmmm, could be a motherboard problem but I'd go into the BIOS first and check its HDD is on auto first . Could have just screwed up its settings in there . If the BIOS won't find the HDD no matter waht, then I'd worry . |
pctek (84) | ||
| 578674 | 2007-08-09 09:31:00 | How do i get into bios mode, I've tried f8 but doesn't do anything . I tried experimenting with different combinations of buttons and some how got to the windows restoring program . It has two option, one it to return it to its last good settings and the other is to restore as when it was first bought . the first option is fuzzed out but the second is available . what should i do? |
spaceman8815 (4112) | ||
| 578675 | 2007-08-09 09:40:00 | Depending on the board, different keys get you in the BIOS / Setup but hitting DELETE will usually get you in, other wise look at the bottom of the screen when the PC first boots, it normally says there what key to hit, but you gotta be quick. If its a dell or HP/compaq they usually use F1 or F2 |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 578676 | 2007-08-09 09:54:00 | are you able to start your pc up? i.e. is the hard drive that you can't see a different one to your operating system, or is it your operating system hdd that won't show up, therefore not allowing you to boot up? Go into the BIOS and check under hard disks to see if it is showing up in there. Let me know how you get on. note: you won't have lost your data to a virus, just a disk management issues by the sounds of things I got into bios and everything is as you said. the hdd is there and set to auto. |
spaceman8815 (4112) | ||
| 578677 | 2007-08-09 10:31:00 | Does the hdd appear on the post screen too?? If it doesnt, open the case and make sure the power and IDE cable going to the hdd are in properly. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 578678 | 2007-08-09 10:58:00 | everything is plugged in. when i turn on the computer now it wants me to restore it to the state when i first bought it. but want to keep all the file that are on it, what do i do? |
spaceman8815 (4112) | ||
| 578679 | 2007-08-09 11:00:00 | So does the hdd name/brand appear on the post screen when you reboot or not? | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
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