A Disk Read Error Occurred in HP Computer [Solved]

A Disk Read Error Occurred in HP Computer [Solved]

Geeks - A "disk read error occurred" is an error message that appears on the screen when a computer is unable to read from the hard drive. This error can be caused by a number of factors, including a faulty hard drive, bad sectors on the hard drive, or a corrupt or outdated system file.

To fix this error, you can try the following steps:

Restart the computer and try to boot from the Windows installation media (such as a DVD or USB drive).

When the "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" message appears, press any key to continue.

Select your language and other preferences, and then click "Next."

Click "Repair your computer" to enter the "Recovery Environment" (RE).

Click "Troubleshoot," and then click "Advanced options."

Click "Command Prompt" to open the command prompt window.

Type the following commands, pressing Enter after each one:

bootrec /fixmbr

bootrec /fixboot

bootrec /rebuildbcd

After the commands have finished executing, type "exit" to close the command prompt window.

Click "Continue" to restart the computer and see if the error has been resolved.

If these steps do not fix the error, you may need to replace the hard drive or perform a clean install of Windows. It is recommended to back up your important data before attempting any of these steps.

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