Hard Disk Check Issue

[Kenneta]

I have suddenly, after restarting my PC to download the newest Intel Rapid Storage Technology, ran into the screen where it says "No Boot Device Found, Please Install an Operating System on your hard disk"

I looked up that you should do the hard drive check. However when I tried to do so, the screen freezes and Im pretty sure the check never starts(because I have left it for some time and nothing has happened). I really want to use my PC again and I have no idea why this happened. Please can someone help?

[Kenneta]

This is the author of the inquiry. I just wanted to add that it gets stuck on the "Starting Hard Drive Check" page. Thanks

[Lil_Boy_Blue · Accepted solution]

Hi
First:- Turn off the computer, press and hold the PWR button for 4 seconds.

Then - Leave only keyboard and mouse connected, disconnect all externally connected
devices such as Docking Station, USB storage devices, displays, and printers.
Unplug the AC adapter from the computer.

Next - Press and Hold the Power button for 15 seconds to Hard Reset.
Rinse and Repeat

AND/OR - Power on your PC, press Esc (repeatedly), then F2 at the prompt.
Choose System Tests (Fast Test does a 4 minute hardware check).
AND/OR
HOW DO I USE DIAGNOSTICS?

HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows is a Windows-based utility that allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly. The tool runs within the Windows operating system in order to diagnose hardware failures. HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows comes pre-installed on new HP computers, but if not on yours, download here:- http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp93001-93500/sp93457.exe