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Hi,

So let's cut to the chase I just did a fresh install of Windows 7 on my new ssd about 2 weeks ago and today when I go to use my pc it says insert boot media. So I unplug 2 of the other hard drives I have in there just in case if it was loading from that and also the cd drive. Still the same thing I even put windows 7 disc to see if I could run repair but that doesn't work. I have even trI'd different satay cables and still nothing.

If anyone has any ideas on what I should do any help would be appreciated.

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Hi,

So let's cut to the chase I just did a fresh install of Windows 7 on my new ssd about 2 weeks ago and today when I go to use my pc it says insert boot media. So I unplug 2 of the other hard drives I have in there just in case if it was loading from that and also the cd drive. Still the same thing I even put windows 7 disc to see if I could run repair but that doesn't work. I have even trI'd different satay cables and still nothing.

If anyone has any ideas on what I should do any help would be appreciated.

 

First try re-seating the SSD - you'd be surprised how often a few knocks and bangs can slightly dislodge a drive and cause it to not be detected...

 

If that doesn't work remove it and hook it up via a USB to SATA adapter to another PC to see if it gets detected that way, if not its most likely buggered

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First try re-seating the SSD - you'd be surprised how often a few knocks and bangs can slightly dislodge a drive and cause it to not be detected...

If that doesn't work remove it and hook it up via a USB to SATA adapter to another PC to see if it gets detected that way, if not its most likely buggered

I know in BIOS the hard drive shows up so I know it is there but I will try usb.

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If above doesnt work the bootloader could have been damaged, try something called GRUB2, its a linux tool if this can boot into Windows you need to try fix the bootloader (The installer CD should do it with an integrity check I believe)

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I know in BIOS the hard drive shows up so I know it is there but I will try usb.

If it works via USB, you should be able to get all the data off it, then I would just format and do a fresh install of windows...

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If above doesnt work the bootloader could have been damaged, try something called GRUB2, its a linux tool if this can boot into Windows you need to try fix the bootloader (The installer CD should do it with an integrity check I believe)

I'll try both of you guys ideas in the morning thank you both I will let you know how it goes.

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