No bootable device -- insert boot disk and press any key. Please help

[Georgio96]

Ok so when and turn my laptop on i immediately get this error message. (No bootable device -- insert boot disk and press any key) The laptop i have is a Packard Bell Easynote TK87. I dont have a boot disk and on multiple occasions have tried to download them and burn them to a disk but it never works so if you know an alternative solution then please can you help me.

 

[RussK1]

I would try to re-install from USB. Windows preferably... Because of the easiness; can provide directions if needed.

 

[Georgio96]

Yes please would i need to buy a new copy of windows though?

 

[RussK1]

Yes please would i need to buy a new copy of windows though?

Obviously you're going to have to use another computer to format the USB thumb drive.

Download your version of Windows HERE. Use your COA on the laptop to ACTIVATE.

Once the .iso is downloaded download the Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool HERE. And run the .exe.

Guide HERE.

During POST you're going to have to select the usb as boot device. Typically to open boot menu is F12

Good luck!

 

[COLGeek]

Any change in status yet? RussK1 knows his stuff.

I really want to see how this course of action turns out. If this fails to install, it really does point to an issue with the motherboard/storage devices.

 

[RussK1]

Any change in status yet? RussK1 knows his stuff.

I really want to see how this course of action turns out. If this fails to install, it really does point to an issue with the motherboard/storage devices.

100% agree. No other way around it... Hopefully it's just a corrupt os reason for not showing a boot partition.

Here's to fingers crossed.

 

[COLGeek]

Any change in status yet? RussK1 knows his stuff.

I really want to see how this course of action turns out. If this fails to install, it really does point to an issue with the motherboard/storage devices.

100% agree. No other way around it... Hopefully it's just a corrupt os reason for not showing a boot partition.

Here's to fingers crossed.

Great minds think alike, brudda! That is why we may need to connect him locally for physical support.

 

[RussK1]

Any change in status yet? RussK1 knows his stuff.

I really want to see how this course of action turns out. If this fails to install, it really does point to an issue with the motherboard/storage devices.

100% agree. No other way around it... Hopefully it's just a corrupt os reason for not showing a boot partition.

Here's to fingers crossed.

Great minds think alike, brudda! That is why we may need to connect him locally for physical support.

 

[Georgio96]

Ok guys thanks went out and bought a USB because im having nol uck with disks so hopefully this will work. Ill let you know how it goes

 

[COLGeek]

Sending good vibes your way....now!

 

[Georgio96]

Haha thanks, I really hope im successful because I've been so hopeful about all the methods that i read online and none of them worked for me so maybe I might get lucky

 

[Georgio96]

Just to clarify will I have to enter my product code when i insert the USB into my other laptop? Will it request a product code?

 

[COLGeek]

When asked for the Product Key, use the one on the label on the target laptop.

 

[COLGeek]

Just to clarify will I have to enter my product code when i insert the USB into my other laptop? Will it request a product code?

Have you gotten that far?

 

[RussK1]

Just to clarify will I have to enter my product code when i insert the USB into my other laptop? Will it request a product code?

No it'll start Windows installation. Once windows is installed it'll prompt you to enter the COA. You will have two options, enter the OEM key that comes with the laptop or skip it until a later date. Either way, the licensing is the least of your problems. So don't fret about it, that will be fine.

 

[Georgio96]

Ok windows is just downloading at the moment i will let you know how it goes. Should be done within the next hour

 

[Georgio96]

Ok apologies for how long it took had to do a few things. So i downloaded the Premium x86 copy of windows from the link and when i browse for files in the USB/DVD download tool i select the file. I then click next and it says: The selected file is not a valid ISO file. Please select a valid ISO file and try again. Not too sure what to do any help would be appreciated

 

[RussK1]

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