pc going straight to bios

Hi Trey, I'm John, a fellow Microsoft user like you.

I'm here to help. Just to get a better idea, did you remember making any recent changes or updates to your system before this started happening?

It sounds like your system is booting straight to BIOS because it might not be detecting the drive that has Windows installed, or there could be a hardware issue causing this.

What troubleshooting steps have you already taken?

If you haven't tried anything yet, let’s try a few things to get you back up and running:

Disable Fast Startup > If you can get into Windows or Safe Mode, you can try disabling it:

> Press Windows + R, type this and press Enter: powercfg.cpl

> Click on "Choose what the power buttons do" on the left.

> Select "Change settings that are currently unavailable."

> Under "Shutdown settings," uncheck Turn on fast startup.

> Save the changes and restart your PC.

If issue persists, please try these steps below and check the resource link:

Check if your boot drive is recognized.

> In the BIOS, look for the "Boot" or "Boot Order" section. See if your hard drive or SSD is listed there. If it's missing, it could be a sign of a connection issue or drive failure.

Check your cables.

> If you're comfortable opening your PC case, make sure that the cables connecting your hard drive or SSD are secure. Sometimes a loose cable can cause the drive to disconnect.

Reset BIOS settings.

> You could try resetting your BIOS to its default settings. There should be an option like "Load Defaults" or "Reset to Default" in the BIOS menu.

Power cycle.

> Turn off your PC, unplug it from the power source, and hold down the power button for about 10-15 seconds. After that, plug it back in and try starting it again.

You can also other troubleshooting steps in this resource:

https://www.makeuseof.com/fix-windows-pc-bootin...

Click "Reply" below to let me know how it goes. If the issue persists, please provide more details by answering my questions.

John J.D.

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where do i check if the ssd is plugged in

Thank you Trey for letting me know and sending the picture!

Since you've already tried the troubleshooting steps I suggested and mentioned the possibility of a hardware issue, it might be best to ask someone you trust for help or take your laptop to a local PC repair shop or the manufacturer’s service center, especially if it's still under warranty.

Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns related to this issue. I'm here to help.

this did not work i have a msi gaming laptop thin i think i accidentally unplugged my ssd i’m gonna send a picture of it open can you circle the cable

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