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How to fix error 0x00000053 in Windows 11
Bug Check 0x00000053: NO_BOOT_DEVICE — No bootable device found.
Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-12
· How we verify fixes
| Error Code | 0x00000053 |
|---|---|
| Affected System | Windows 11 (Microsoft) |
| Difficulty | Critical |
| Estimated Time | 45 min |
| Requires Admin Rights | ⚠️ Yes |
| Requires Reboot | 🔄 Yes |
Solution Steps
- 1 Check BIOS boot order: Restart your PC and press Del, F2, or F12 (depending on your motherboard) to enter BIOS/UEFI. Look for Boot Options and ensure your hard drive or SSD is listed as the first boot device. If not, change it and save.
- 2 Check hardware connections: Power off your PC, unplug it, and open the case. Ensure the SATA or NVMe cable is securely connected to the drive and motherboard. Also check the power cable. Reconnect if loose.
- 3 Run Startup Repair: Insert your Windows installation USB and boot from it. Choose 'Repair your computer' → 'Troubleshoot' → 'Advanced options' → 'Startup Repair'. This can fix corrupted boot files.
- 4 Use Command Prompt to fix boot records: From the same Advanced options, open Command Prompt and run 'bootrec /fixmbr', 'bootrec /fixboot', and 'bootrec /rebuildbcd'. These commands repair the Master Boot Record and Boot Configuration Data.
- 5 Test the drive: If the drive is not detected in BIOS, it may be failing. Connect it to another PC to see if it works. If not, you may need to replace it.
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