Not detecting my OS.

[Rasheed Saeed]

Well out of the blue my computer started to crash and stuff so I turned it off. I switch it back and it can pick up my OS(Vista) for some unknown reason. Is there a way(I don't know if it's possible) for my computer to pick up windows again?

ERROR:
Intel UNDI, PXE-2.1 (build 082)
Copyirght (C) 1997-2000 Intel Coropration

For realtel RTL8101E/8102E PCI-E Ethernet Conroller v1.07 (080320)
PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable
PXE-M0F: Exiting PXE ROM.
No BOOTABLE DEVICE - INSERT boot disk and press any key

I got an XP disk but that doesn't seem to work, errors when window is about to start. As for the Vista disk nothing came with the comp.
Thanks.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like your computer is failing to boot from the hard drive and is attempting to boot from the network instead, which is causing the error message you posted. This can happen if the boot order in the BIOS has been changed or if there are issues with the hard drive itself. Here are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot and potentially fix the issue: 1. Check Boot Order: - Restart your computer and access the BIOS setup (usually by pressing F2, F12, Delete, or another key depending on your computer model). - Look for the Boot Order or Boot Priority option and ensure that your hard drive is listed as the first boot device. Save changes and exit the BIOS. 2. Check Hard Drive Connection: - Ensure that the SATA or IDE cables connecting your hard drive to the motherboard are securely connected. - If you have a desktop, you can try reseating the cables. For laptops, this might require professional help. 3. Use a Windows Installation Disk: - Since you mentioned having an XP disk, you can try booting from it and running the repair option to fix any startup issues. - You can also try booting from a Vista installation disk. If you don't have one, you may need to create a bootable USB drive with the Vista installation files. 4. Run Startup Repair: - If you can boot from a Windows installation disk, look for the Repair Your Computer option and run Startup Repair to fix boot-related issues. 5. Check Hard Drive Health: - If none of the above solutions work, there might be a problem with your hard drive. You can try booting from a live USB or CD with a diagnostic tool to check the health of your hard drive. Try these steps and see if they help in resolving the issue. If you encounter any specific errors during these steps, please provide more details so that further assistance can be provided.