Operating System Not Found On ASUS K8-VVM

When I turn on the computer to check it, an error appears saying "No operating system found". I restarted the computer and go the same line. 

There are two solutions that flash in my mind. First, to find a software that will let you boot the computer and fix the error and second, to format it thoroughly to minimize the troubleshooting effort. 

In fact, formatting a computer doesn't waste a lot of time compared to troubleshooting with particular error. However, it takes time only when you want to back-up or copy those files in the drive by enslaving it with the use of another computer. You can format it without hesitation if those files are not really important. After all, formatting a computer takes only two to three hours depending on certain computers or any hardware of software issue.

Anyway, files are not important so I format it directly. While in the process of doing so, I came to a selection of which partition should be use. I found out that both partitions were "unknown" similar to what I've encountered with some hard disk error which are damaged by third party software or by a virus. 

You can check hard disk stability with third-party software like regenerators etc. In this case, no click sounds or crashing happens during the format. And the formatting goes very well and I was able to install everything and the computer opens normally resolving the problem without taking a lot of time unlike finding the root cause.

What's Up With Microsoft Security Essential

Not all free antiviruses work the same and that all free are limited in function. However, the good thing about this software is that is easily detected any threat of virus when you insert a USB flash drive or an SD card. It will automatically detect a threat and this going to be quarantined for a time. Then if you want, you can manually remove or delete any virus by simply clicking on the remove all detected button instantly. 

Last night, it was able to detect 1166 viruses in my D drive which compose of files and folders backed-up a year ago plus files on my recent hard drive. It took me 6 hours to clean all infected files and folders. This infections really makes a PC responds slowly whenever you opened a program. Instead, I just formatted the drive and perform a fresh install of Operating System - Windows 7 Ultimate.

Depending upon you internet speed, Microsoft Essential can be downloaded directly at Microsoft website. Just download the right version for you current platform. If it is a Windows XP SP2, then download the necessary update before installing Essential. In Windows 7, no need to update as in my case, just install it then update using internet and began scanning your files. 

I find it very useful and users-friendly. Manage the Settings according to your preferences such as scheduled scan and so on. Just update the program and you're files are safe and protected. From time to time, checked the History tab to find if viruses were quarantined and are ready for deletion. 

For Home users, no need to buy expensive anti-virus software. I understand that though we already scanned and removed the viruses, there's still left undetected. Yet, better maintain a back-up copy of your files just in case, because, not all anti-virus work effectively in the way you want it.

List of Articles On How to Make Bootable USB for Windows XP

Are you searching for different ideas or articles on how to use USB Flash Drive to install Windows XP? From what I found in the web, I decided to share what I read. Here are some of the ideas that might interest you. But on top of them, number 1 is the best for me because its easy to follow and it work for me.

Here are the pages that will show you how to make bootable USB. 

1. Install XP on Asus EEE PC from USB Flash Drive: Sodoityourself.com
2. Installing Windows XP from a USB key
3. Make a bootable USB installer for Windows XP, Vista, 7 with WinTFlash
4. How to Setup Windows XP from USB drive
5. How to create a bootable Windows USB drive
6. Create bootable USB drive the easy way
7. Install Windows XP using USB flash disk/flash drive - step by step guide
8. How to boot Windows XP from a FAT32 formatted a USB flash drive
9. Install, boot Windows from USB Pen, Thumb or Flash drive
10. Bootable USB Windows XP/Vista/Win 7 maker 3 in 1 (updated July 2011)
11. How to install Window XP from a bootable USB drive
12. Install Windows 8 from a USB drive, dual boot with XP, Vista and 7
13. Install Windows XP on a netbook (USB stick method)