A Disk Read Error Occurred Press Ctrl Vista
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Fix for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 September 23, 2016 Get the fix for the error A disk read error occurred on a disk read error occurred press ctrl alt del to restart Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Contents1 About "A disk a disk read error occurred press ctrl alt del to restart windows 7 read error occurred"1.1 Description and Symptoms1.2 Symptom 1: "A disk read error occurred" error screen on a disk read error occurred press ctrl alt del to restart solucion startup2 Causes of this Error2.1 Cause 1: Incorrect or invalid MBR configuration2.2 Cause 2: Misconfigured partition table3 Fixing “A disk read error occurred” on Windows3.1 Fix #1: Use Easy
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Recovery Essentials3.2 Fix #2: Check RAM memory3.3 Fix #3: Check Hard Disk Cables3.4 Fix #4: Reset or Upgrade BIOS3.5 Fix #5: Run chkdsk3.6 Fix #6: Run bootrec4 More Information4.1 Linked Entries4.2 Support Links4.3 Applicable Systems About "A disk read error occurred" The following information on this error has been compiled by NeoSmart Technologies, based a disc read error occurred press ctrl alt del to restart on the information gathered and reported by our global network of engineers, developers, and technicians or partner organizations. Description and Symptoms The error messages, alerts, warnings, and symptoms below are tied to this error. Symptom 1: "A disk read error occurred" error screen on startup The "A disk read error occurred error" appears on a black screen without an identifiable error code. Pressing the Ctrl, Alt and Del keys will only restart the computer and boot into the same error screen: A disk read error occurred Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart In most cases the error can appear for any of the following reasons: Incorrect or invalid MBR configuration Improperly configured partition table Faulty hard drive IDE cables failing Bad RAM memory Issues with your computer's BIOS version The most common cases of this error are attributable to an incorrectly-flashed MBR to the system startup disk or the absence of an active partition on the startup disk. In these situations, the recommendations be
The How-To Geek Forums Have Migrated to Discourse How-To Geek Forums / Windows XP "Disk read error occurred" message - how do I fix this? (25 posts) Started 4 years ago by stander2 Latest reply from G41M Topic Viewed 21520 times 1 2 Next » stander2 Posts: 17 a disk read error occurred windows 7 fix This post has been reported. Hi When I try and start up my Windows XP I get this
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message "Disk read error occurred press Ctl+Alt =Del to restart. Every time I restart I get the same message. Does anyone have any ideas about the steps I
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should take in an attempt to fix this problem. I have searched the forums but am a bit lost about some of the suggestions. Any simply explained suugested solutions would be appreciated. Thanks Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top whs Posts: 17584 https://neosmart.net/wiki/a-disk-read-error-occured/ This post has been reported. As a first measure I would run a chkdsk c: /r in cmd - e.g. from an installations disc. That would be as easy as it comes. Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top stander2 Posts: 17 This post has been reported. hI whs How do I get to the CMD- every time I reboot I get the same message "Disk read error occurred press Ctl+Alt =Del to restart" Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top whs Posts: 17584 This post has http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/disk-read-error-occurred-message-how-do-i-fix-this been reported. You have to load your installation disc and go to the repair options. Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top stander2 Posts: 17 This post has been reported. Hi Found the original Windows XP installation disk, turned the PC on, inserted the CD a number of times but all I get is the same message "Disk read error occurred press Ctl+Alt =Del to restart" Tried rebooting, installing CD, but only get the same message. Any other ideas would be appreciated. Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top vistamike Posts: 10945 This post has been reported. When you boot, do you see an option to get into BIOS? (F2) Change the 1st boot device to CD/DVD Another option is to tap F12 on boot and change the boot order to CD/DVD Mike Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top whs Posts: 17584 This post has been reported. Yeah, Mike is right. You forgot to change the boot order. Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top stander2 Posts: 17 This post has been reported. When I boot the computer, I get no options to get into BIOS. just that same message. I tried the F12 on boot a couple of times but it makes no difference. S Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top GuiltySpark Posts: 4024 This post has been reported. stander2 , You have to be quick with the POST (Bios) screen otherwise it offloads to the OS. What make and model is your computer ? Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top stander2 Posts: 17 This
List Welcome Guide More BleepingComputer.com → Microsoft Windows Support → Windows Vista Javascript Disabled Detected You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality. Register a free account to unlock additional features at http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/513127/a-disk-read-error-occurred/ BleepingComputer.com Welcome to BleepingComputer, a free community where people like yourself come together to discuss http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/28342-63-disk-read-error-occurred-boot and learn how to use their computers. Using the site is easy and fun. As a guest, you can browse and view the various discussions in the forums, but can not create a new topic or reply to an existing one unless you are logged in. Other benefits of registering an account are subscribing to topics and forums, creating a read error blog, and having no ads shown anywhere on the site. Click here to Register a free account now! or read our Welcome Guide to learn how to use this site. A Disk Read Error Occurred Started by Dankdiz , Nov 05 2013 01:19 PM Please log in to reply 6 replies to this topic #1 Dankdiz Dankdiz Members 2 posts OFFLINE Local time:06:57 PM Posted 05 November 2013 - 01:19 PM Hey i have a disk read error problem with a friends computer im looking at they told me they thought they had a virus on it becuz it was freezing and frequent restarts. well when i get to the friends house i turn on the computer and it as the error message " A Disk Read Error has Occurred press Ctrl-ALT-Del to restart" can someone help me with sum solutions to fix this problem Back to top BC AdBot (Login to Remove) BleepingComputer.com Register to remove ads #2 SpywareDoc SpywareDoc Members 621 posts OFFLINE Gender:Male Location:Maryland, USA Local time:07:57 PM Posted 05 November 2013 - 05:30 PM Sounds like the hard drive is failing (or has failed) and needs to be replaced. Edited by SpywareDoc, 05 November 2013 - 05:31 PM. Doc ___________Microsoft Safety & Security Center___________ \____________________ ____.-.____ ____________________/ \_____________\ -._)!(_.- /_____________/ \_______\. ~\ /~ ./_______/ \_______/ Back to top #3 sikntired sikntired Members 744 posts OFFLINE Gender:Male Location:USA Local time:06:57 PM Posted 06 November 2013 - 08:42 AM Hi Dankdiz, Unfortunately, SpywareDoc may be correct. However you might consider running CHSDSK: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-chkdsk.html Good Luck Back to top #4 SpywareDoc SpywareDoc Members 621 posts OFFLINE Gender:Male Location:Maryland, USA Local time:07:57 PM Posted 06 November 2013 - 09:07 AM Running CHKDSK would require the drive to be in working condition. ;)If the hard drive is spinning