Showing a Boot Device not found please install an operating system on your hard disk

[Jay2144]

HP Victus, showing an window in which Boot Device not found please install an operating system on your hard disk 

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @Jay2144,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.

If your HP Victus is showing the message: “Boot Device Not Found. Please install an operating system on your hard disk,” it means your laptop can’t detect the hard drive or can’t find a bootable OS. Here’s how to troubleshoot and fix it:

1. Run HP Diagnostics:
Hard Drive test:

1) Shut down the computer. 

2) Turn the computer back on again and repeatedly tap on the ESC until a Startup menu appears. 

3) Press F2 once. 

4) Go to Component test. 

5) From the list, run the Hard Drive (extensive) test.

2. Check BIOS for Hard Drive Detection

1. Turn off the laptop.
2. Turn it on and immediately press Esc repeatedly.
3. Press F10 to enter BIOS Setup.
4. Go to the Storage or System Information tab.
   • Do you see your hard drive listed?
     • Yes → Go to Step 2.
     • No → The drive may be disconnected or failed.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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VikramTheGreat

HP Support