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    M40X harddrive issue "no operating system found"

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by coops, May 25, 2006.

  1. coops

    coops Newbie

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    hi guys,

    i have just recieved a toshiba m40x laptop, it has an error of no operating system found, i donot have the original 60 gig harddrive, but i tryed another harddrive that is loaded with xp in it and it did not detect in bios nor operating system,

    i have seen alot of people with this error, just wondering what i can do to fix it without replacing the m/b

    i am ordering a new 60 gig hdd to replace the original one,

    anyhelp with the "no operating system" error wpould be very helpful,

    thanks

    Chris
     
  2. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    If it says No Operating System it means that Windows isnt installed, perhaps reinstall it with your recovery CD's.