Master Boot record error

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Hello everyone i was wondering if someone could help me out . when i turned
my other computer on this afternoon i got a master boot error message and it
told me in insert a system disk . my question is what is the system disk and
where do i get one also have i lost all my files if i do need to start the
computer all over again. Also does anyone know how this might of happened eg
has my young son done something he should not have or did i get a virus. I
really need help so please can someone reply

 

[Guest]

Hi Chookie,

Not to panic you, but this is not a good error. There are a variety of
different solutions for this problem. Firstly - make sure there are no
CD-ROMs in any drives, and no floppy disks in the floppy drive. Could be as
simple as its trying to boot from a floppy, but I doubt it.

The next question - did you move or unplug the PC recently? Some PCs lose
all their settings if the internal clock battery is no good any time they are
unplugged.

Next question - when you boot up, can you get into the BIOS? If so, look
and see what type of hard drive it says is installed. It should say "Auto"
or something of the like.

Generally when you turn on the PC, the BIOS will be called "Setup" or "Setup
Utility" or "System Setup". Common keys to access it are DEL, F1, F2, and
F10. Try that and email me back if you are able.