Looks like the hard drive is getting ready to fail. I would back up whatever you need and make sure that Windows is authenticated with a Microsoft Account. You can then use the existing key on a new computer using the same account without having to pay for another license. [Reply]
Originally Posted by crayzkirk:
Looks like the hard drive is getting ready to fail. I would back up whatever you need and make sure that Windows is authenticated with a Microsoft Account. You can then use the existing key on a new computer using the same account without having to pay for another license.
I cannot get it to go past this point-just to Bios [Reply]
Possibly, I'm not real familiar with Dell machines. Typically, it will be in the integrated peripherals area.
Does F1 simply bring you back to the error?
Have you tried F12 and then selecting the hard drive to boot from it?
If all else fails, determine the manufacturer of the drive, go to their site on another computer, download and burn a disc with their testing software on it. Boot from that using F12. [Reply]
Your best bet is to get a cheap external USB HDD enclosure. Take the drive out of the Dell and put it in the enclosure. Plug it in to another windows machine and copy the stuff you need off of it [Reply]
