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220-301 · Question #1851

A user reports that after turning on the computer the screen reads, "Non-system Disk or Disk Error; Replace and Press/Strike Any Key When Ready." What is the MOST likely cause of this error?

The correct answer is A. There is a non-bootable disk in the floppy drive. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

A user reports that after turning on the computer the screen reads, "Non-system Disk or Disk Error; Replace and Press/Strike Any Key When Ready." What is the MOST likely cause of this error?

Options

  • AThere is a non-bootable disk in the floppy drive.
  • BThe hard drive crashed and needs to be replaced.
  • CThe power supply is failing.
  • DThe hard drive is not compatible with the motherboard.

How the community answered

(45 responses)
  • A
    71% (32)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    18% (8)
  • D
    7% (3)

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