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Windows 8: An operating system not found

2 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/windows-8-an-operating-system-not-found.183086/

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Vaibhav17 Original post #1
Apr 23, 2014 at 9:01 PM
System, after BIOS screen bootup shows the following message:
An operating system wasn't found. Try disconnecting any drivers that don't contain an operating system.

System configuration:
Current operating system : Windows 8
RAM 8GB
CPU Intel i5
Motherboard : Gigabte B75M-D3H (UEFI DualBios)
Hard disk : Western Digital WDC WD10EZEX-0 1TB

I have tried connecting and disconnecting the peripherals but to no effect.
A new windows 8 bootable dvd takes ages to load.
Also tried the Ubuntu 11.04 DVD, but that shows unavilability of some medium.

I would not mind installing a new OS on to the HDD, but replacing it would mean loss of loads of data.
Please help.
sohan_92
Apr 28, 2014 at 10:25 PM
Umm... is windows 8 Ultimate really available ?