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Windows won't boot *without* an external drive plugged in

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#1 ·
Hi Peeps!

I just got a new Dell computer for recording audio, almost finally got it setup and now suddenly it won't boot unless a usb storage drive is plugged in!

It also shows the two internal drives as non-raid in green when booting up.

I searched for a fix online and check the boot order in BIOS. I'm not sure I have a recovery disk either as the one I received with the new PC says Operating System (Win 10 Pro) "this disk is only to reinstall the OS on a Dell pc"

It boots fine when I have this external usb drive plugged in that only has some files....no OS for sure!!

Can anyone help? :(
 
#3 ·
I think it is a Dell XPS 8900.
I've managed to get it to boot with the windows CD now and I'm into the recovery part using this guide
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/927392

I've stopped because I'm not entirely sure how to go ahead
 

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