How to Fix “Hard Drive Not Installed” Error on Windows 11
If your Windows PC won’t boot and displays a “Hard drive not installed” error message, you have either a hardware failure or an incorrect boot priority order. This error occurs on both Windows 10 and 11 and seems to commonly affect Dell laptops. In this article, we’ll explain how to troubleshoot and fix the “Hard drive not installed” error so that you can get your PC up and running once again. Step 1: Try a Hard Reset A hard reset completely reboots your computer and can help resolve frustrating glitches. To hard reset your PC: Turn off the computer and then press and hold the power button for 10 seconds. Disconnect the power adapter. If you’re using a laptop with a removable battery, remove it. Unplug all external devices. Press and hold the power button for another 15 seconds. Reconnect the power cable and battery, then turn on the computer and check if it now starts correctly. Step 2: Check the Hard Drive Cables One of the most common reasons for the hard drive not