What Does “Boot Device Not Found” Mean and How Can You Fix it? Guide #2023
If you turned on your computer one day and received an error message that said ” Boot Device Not Found,” don’t panic! It’s a common issue that can be fixed with a little bit of troubleshooting. In this blog post, we will explain what Boot Device Not Found means and walk you through some solutions that will help get your computer up and running again.
Boot Device Not Found means that your computer cannot find the operating system. The most common cause of this error is a failed or corrupted hard drive. If the hard drive is not working properly, it cannot start up the computer and load the operating system.
Another possible cause of Boot Device Not Found is a faulty BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The BIOS is a piece of software that starts up the computer and tells it how to talk to the different components. If the BIOS is not working properly, it can prevent the hard drive from being accessed properly, which will lead to Boot Device Not Found errors.
Top causes for “no bootable device found” errors:
- – A corrupt or failed hard drive
- – A faulty BIOS
- Fortunately, there are a few things you can try to fix Boot Device Not Found errors. We recommend starting with the following troubleshooting steps:
- – Check the cables that connect the hard drive to the motherboard. Make sure that they are firmly connected and not loose.
There are a few things you can do to try and fix Boot Device Not Found errors:
- – Check that all cables are properly plugged in and that the hard drive is seated correctly
- – Boot into BIOS and check that the hard drive is being detected properly
- – Run a disk diagnostic tool to check for errors on the hard drive
- – Reinstall the operating system
Hopefully, one of these solutions will help you fix Boot Device Not Found errors. If you are still having trouble, or if you would like more information, please contact our support team. We are always happy to help!