Solution 5: Perform a Reinstallation of Windows
If all of the solutions above don’t work, you may need to perform a reinstall of Windows to resolve the Checking Media Presence error. Windows reinstallation is a process that will remove all data, programs, and settings on your operating system and replace them with new ones. Reinstalling Windows can fix problems that can’t be solved in other ways, but it can also lead to losing important data to you.
Therefore, before you perform a reinstallation of Windows, you should make sure that you have backed up your data to an external storage medium, such as a flash drive, external hard disk, or cloud storage. You also need to have Windows installation media, as described in the previous solution. You’ll also need to have a Windows product key, which is usually found on a sticker on your computer case or in your purchase confirmation email.
Here are the steps you should take:
- Insert the Windows installation media into your computer and turn on your computer.
- Press the appropriate key to change the boot order in BIOS, as described in the previous solution. Make sure the Windows installation media is in the first or highest position.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to start the Windows installation process. Select the language, time, and input method you want, then click Next.
- On the next screen, click Install now.
- Enter your Windows product key, then click Next. If you don’t have a product key, you can click I don’t have a product key to continue, but you need to activate Windows later.
- Accept the license terms, then click Next.
- Select the type of installation you want. If you want to delete all data and programs on your operating system, select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). If you want to preserve your data and programs, select Upgrade: Install Windows and keep files, settings, and applications. However, this option may not be available if you are using Windows installation media that differs from the version of Windows that you are currently using.
- Select the disk partition you want to install Windows on, and then click Next. If you want to delete all partitions and create a new one, you can click Delete, New, or Format as you need. However, be careful because this action will delete all data on that partition.
- Wait until the installation process is complete. This may take a few minutes or more, depending on the size and condition of your system.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up Windows initially, such as creating a user account, connecting to a network, and selecting privacy settings.
- After you sign in to Windows, check if the Checking Media Presence error is resolved.
That’s the article on how to fix the error Checking Media Presence on your computer. Bardimin hopes this article can help you solve your problem and make your computer function normally again. Thanks for reading.