Help - I've broken my PC


Recommend you also update some of the ancient software like Office2003.
 

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    2023 HP Pavilion 15t-eg200
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Well, it's fixed.
When I spoke to the repair man he said that me updating the bios had somehow disassociated the hard drive from Windows and he would probably have to re-load Windows. Another option was to move the hard disk to another PC and then back to mine. This would link the hard drive to the new PC so that when it was moved back to mine it would see it as a foreign hard drive and rebuild the linking.
When I picked up the repaired machine, the man was reluctant to discuss the detail of what he actually did and just spoke of "specialist software".
I don't believe he reloaded Windows as all my programs are still in place as are my local user accounts.
But it is fixed now and I am very happy.
Thank you all who have tried to help me with this problem.
Chris.
 

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Windows 11 Home
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Acer
CPU
Intel Core i3-12100F
Motherboard
Acer B66H6-AD
Memory
16GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon RX560
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On board
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iiyama
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That sounds like nonsense to me.

However, I'm glad that it's back.

I hope that the fee was modest.
 

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    Windows 11 26200.8728Amd Threadripper 7970X128GB (4 X 32) G.Skill DDR5 6400 (RDIMM)Gigabyte RTX 4090 OC
    OS
    Windows 11 26200.8728
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    Amd Threadripper 7970X
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte TRX50 Aero D Rev. 1.0
    Memory
    128GB (4 X 32) G.Skill DDR5 6400 (RDIMM)
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    Gigabyte RTX 4090 OC
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    none (USB to speakers), Realtek
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    Innocn 32" OLED
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    3840 X 2160 @ 60Hz
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    Lian Li 011 Dynamic Evo XL
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    SilverStone Technology XE360-TR5, with 3 Phanteks T30 fans
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    Cherry KC 500 MX LP (mechanical)
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    Logitech M500s (wired)
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    2000/250 Mbps (down/up)
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    windows 11 26200.8728
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    homebuilt
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    Intel I9-13900K
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    Asus RoG Strix Z690-E
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    64GB G.Skill DDR5-6000
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    built in Realtek
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    Philips 27E1N8900 27" OLED
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    3840 X 2160 @60Hz
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    WDC SN850 1TB
    8TB Seagate Ironwolf
    4TB Seagate Ironwolf
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    eVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
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    Lian Li 011 Dynamic Evo
    Cooling
    Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX Liquid CPU Cooler
    Keyboard
    Cherry Streaming (wired)
    Mouse
    Logitech M500s (wired)
Perhaps something got lost in the translation, it doesn't make sense.
 

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    Win7,Win11
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    PC/Desktop
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    i7-9700
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    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x16gb 3600mhz
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    benq gw2480
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    bequiet pure power 11 400CM
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    cryorig m9i

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    i5-8400
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    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200
    PSU
    xfx pro 450
SIW2 said:
Perhaps something got lost in the translation, it doesn't make sense.
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Sorry, this repair man didn't a good job! For me it looks like he will make money. Im sure that in the bios settings ACPI was after the update on legacy. Im sure you will find here a tutorial for the different settings in the system bios.
 

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Windows 11 Insider DEV BuildCoreI716GiBIntel
OS
Windows 11 Insider DEV Build
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Asus
CPU
CoreI7
Memory
16GiB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel
Screen Resolution
FullHD
Hard Drives
1 SSD
Internet Speed
1GBit
Browser
Edge Dev
Antivirus
DEF + Malwarebytes
Thunderace7 said:
Well, it's fixed.
When I spoke to the repair man he said that me updating the bios had somehow disassociated the hard drive from Windows and he would probably have to re-load Windows. Another option was to move the hard disk to another PC and then back to mine. This would link the hard drive to the new PC so that when it was moved back to mine it would see it as a foreign hard drive and rebuild the linking.
When I picked up the repaired machine, the man was reluctant to discuss the detail of what he actually did and just spoke of "specialist software".
I don't believe he reloaded Windows as all my programs are still in place as are my local user accounts.
But it is fixed now and I am very happy.
Thank you all who have tried to help me with this problem.
Chris.
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I suspect he repaired the Master Boot Record (MBR).
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2Core i7 10700K 3.8 GHzCorsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 128 GB 3000MHzAsus ProArt GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super 16 GB
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Wordsworth 10000
    CPU
    Core i7 10700K 3.8 GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming Wifi
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 128 GB 3000MHz
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    Asus ProArt GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super 16 GB
    Sound Card
    Asus Xonar DSX
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    HP 2709m
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    Samsung 990 Pro M.2 SSD 2 TB; Samsung 990 Pro M.2 SSD 4 TB
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    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1350W
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    Fractal Design Meshify 2
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    CPU-Noctua NH D15 Chromax, GPU-Stock, Case-Noctua Chromax 3x140
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    Microsoft Natural Ergo 4000
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    HP X500
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    Core i7 6700K 4.0 GHz
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    Asus Z170 Pro
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    Asus Xonar SE
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    HP X24ih
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    1920x1080
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    Intel 760p M.2 SSD 500 GB; Intel 540 SSD 480 GB; Intel 335 SSD 240 GB
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    Thermaltake Toughpower GF1 750W
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    Lian Li PC-B70
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    CPU- Noctua NH-D15; GPU-Stock; Case-Noctua Chromax 2x140, 2x120
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    Microsoft Wireless Comfort 5050
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    Microsoft Wireless Comfort 5050
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    Cable
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    Vivaldi, MS Edge
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    Malwarebytes 4.4.3, Windows Defender
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    Denon DRA-800H
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    Klipsch R-100SW (2)

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    Asus ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming Wifi
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It looks as though I spoke too soon!
I went to save a file to the data disk and it doesn't exist. I looked in the bios and it shows SATA port 1 as being connected to the SSD as it should but SATA port 2 is shown as not installed. There doesn't seem to be a way that I can see to change it. What can I do, please? I would take it back to the shop but 1) it is Sunday tomorrow and 2) I don't have a lot of confidence in the repair man.
 

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Windows 11 HomeIntel Core i3-12100F16GBATI Radeon RX560
OS
Windows 11 Home
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Acer
CPU
Intel Core i3-12100F
Motherboard
Acer B66H6-AD
Memory
16GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon RX560
Sound Card
On board
Monitor(s) Displays
iiyama
Screen Resolution
1920x1024
Case
Acer Nitro 50
I looked in the bios and it shows SATA port 1 as being connected to the SSD as it should but SATA port 2 is shown as not installed.
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That is not a windows issue. Could be a connnection problem, try unplugging and replugging the sata power and data cables on the mystery disk.

And/or try a different sata port on the motherboard.
 

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    Win7,Win11i7-97002x16gb 3600mhz
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    Win7,Win11
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    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-9700
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x16gb 3600mhz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    benq gw2480
    PSU
    bequiet pure power 11 400CM
    Cooling
    cryorig m9i

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    win7,win11i5-84002x8gb 3200
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    win7,win11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i5-8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200
    PSU
    xfx pro 450
I feel so stupid! Because of the trouble I've been having I immediately thought it was a problem with the bios. I opened the case and found that the SATA cable had not been reconnected to the drive. As they say, always check the easy things first. Sorry to have bothered you.
 

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Windows 11 HomeIntel Core i3-12100F16GBATI Radeon RX560
OS
Windows 11 Home
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Acer
CPU
Intel Core i3-12100F
Motherboard
Acer B66H6-AD
Memory
16GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon RX560
Sound Card
On board
Monitor(s) Displays
iiyama
Screen Resolution
1920x1024
Case
Acer Nitro 50
Thunderace7 said:
I feel so stupid!... Sorry to have bothered you.
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Think nuthin of it , chief!
I've been doin stupid things all day long!
We're here to carry each other through our stupidity! :cool:
You got 'er solved, that's what counts!
 

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Around here, I AM the Shop!
If you were closer, I would say, "BRING IT ON DOWN" AND I'LL FIX IT FOR YOU.
But I doubt you're anywhere close to Central Florida. Eh?
 
It's only about 4.5 thousand miles. I'll pop itdown this afternoon. :-)
 

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Windows 11 HomeIntel Core i3-12100F16GBATI Radeon RX560
OS
Windows 11 Home
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Acer
CPU
Intel Core i3-12100F
Motherboard
Acer B66H6-AD
Memory
16GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon RX560
Sound Card
On board
Monitor(s) Displays
iiyama
Screen Resolution
1920x1024
Case
Acer Nitro 50
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