No boot disk detected

[Emily2509]

My desktop states no disk has been detected

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @Emily2509 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

That’s a tough one—especially when your system suddenly can’t find the disk it’s supposed to boot from. Let’s walk through what might be happening and how to fix it.

🧠 What “No Disk Detected” Usually Means

Your HP desktop is likely showing this error because:

• The boot disk isn’t properly connected or has failed
• The BIOS boot order is misconfigured
• The disk’s boot sector is corrupted
• A recent update or power surge caused a firmware glitch

🛠️ Step-by-Step Fixes to Try

Check BIOS Boot Order

• Restart your PC and press F10 repeatedly to enter BIOS
• Go to the Boot tab and make sure your hard drive is listed first
• Save changes and exit

Run HP Diagnostics

• Press Esc at startup, then F2 to open System Diagnostics
• Run the Hard Drive Test (Quick and Extensive)
• If the drive fails, it may need to be replaced

Disconnect External Devices

• Unplug all USB drives, CDs, and external storage
• Restart the PC—sometimes these confuse the boot process

Try a Hard Power Reset

• Turn off the PC and unplug it
• Hold the power button for 15 seconds
• Plug it back in and power on

Re-seat or Replace the Drive

• If you're comfortable opening the case, check the SATA cable and power connection to the drive
• If the drive isn’t spinning or detected, it may need replacing

Let me know what you see in BIOS or diagnostics—we’ll keep pushing until your desktop boots like it should 💪🖥️

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Take care, and have an amazing day!

Regards, 

Hawks_Eye