The operating system during operation is subject to various attacks, crashes, etc. Unfortunately, it is not possible to foresee all possible problems, so you need to know how to deal with the main ones. A fairly common error is “Windows - there is no disk”, in which a window appears on the desktop with a warning. This type of error is accompanied by one rather annoying factor, which is that the user, despite all his attempts, will not be able to close this window.
In such cases, you should know what causes the cause of this error and how to deal with it. Most often, the root of the problem lies in the fact that the disk is really missing. That is, the system continues to make requests to the disk that has already been removed from the drive. In this case, the following simple procedure can help. You must reinstall the drive and click "Cancel" in the error window. In most situations, this helps eliminate the nasty message. Sometimes a regular system reboot, which would be better done through the “Reset” button, can save.
The second reason for the appearance of the inscription “Windows - there is no disk” is the action of a virus that masquerades as a system process. Accordingly, before performing further operations, you need to check the system for the presence of malicious programs and errors in it. After performing this important action, which must be carried out regularly, you should reboot the system. If the error message continues to appear, then you should proceed to more cardinal actions.
The most effective way to deal with the error "Windows - the disk is missing", with the exception of reinstalling the system, is to make changes to the registry. In order to gain access to it, you need to register “Regedit” in the “Launch the program” field. You can call it using the combination "Win + R" or through the "Start" menu. To do this, in Windows XP , on the Start menu, click Run, in Windows Vista - Start Search, in Windows 7 - Find Files and Folders. It should be noted that for conducting operations with the registry, the user must have administrator rights for the computer.
Having completed this sequence of actions, the user will launch the “Registry Editor” application window, which is the main axis of the operating system and will help get rid of the error “Windows - no disk”. From the five sections presented, the user needs to select HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. Opening it by clicking on the “+” icon, they find the “System” directory, where you need to open the branch “CurrentControlSet \ Control \ Windows”. Next, open "Edit", "Change" and set the parameter "ErrorMode" to a value equal to "2" (by default it has a value of "0"). After that, the registry editor window can be closed.
Using one way or another, you can eliminate the message "Windows - no disk." However, before making changes to the registry of the system, you should be very careful, otherwise you can cause irreparable harm to the operation of Windows, which will lead to the need to reinstall it.
It is also very important to carry out timely updates of anti-virus databases and regularly check the system for malware in it. This will help prevent various unpleasant moments from occurring and maintain a high system speed.