Windows 10 may sometimes welcome you with a bizarre Missing operating system error when you boot up your machine.

How come there is no operating system installed on your machine?

Keep on reading this guide to learn more about this bizarre error.

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How Do I Fix a Missing Operating System Error?

This error usually occurs if your hard disk is damaged or the master boot record has crapped out properly.

Lets see how you might fix this problem.

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Disconnect All Peripherals

The first step is to disconnect all the peripherals.

This includes your external storage devices, mouse, keyboard, and so on.

Use only your laptops built-in keyboard and trackpad as input devices.

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Of course, if youre using a desktop computer, keep your mouse and keyboard attached.

If this solved the problem, plug in your peripherals one by one to identify the culprit.

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