Can I run a Desktop hard disk drive into a laptop, just to scan for viruses

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prateekchandrani

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When ever i run my Desktop the only message i get is ' DISK BOOT FAILURE - INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER '.
I found a few solutions to it, out of which one was to scan the hdd for viruses, but my desktop wont start at all, so the only way i can scan it is by using another desktop or laptop(if it is possible for laptop).
The data in this hdd is really important.
 
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SuperSoph_WD
Welcome to the community, @prateekchandrani!

Unfortunately, I believe @SkittishGaming is right! Your hard drive could be severely damaged and in this case, I'd strongly recommend you consider contacting a professional data recovery company. They are your best bet on getting your important data from the drive back. Any data retrieving attempts by yourself are potentially dangerous to the files and could possibly do more harm than good. You could try plugging the desktop HDD externally via a docking station or a 3.5"-compatible enclosure (with an additional AC adapter for it), but I'm not sure if you will be able to do much. This is highly unlikely a virus and most probably logical or hardware corruption. In case you manage to get the...
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SkittishGaming

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It may occur if there is a CD or a diskette in the drive while starting the computer. An incorrect boot sequence, a newly installed hard drive, an unplugged hard drive or a damaged disk may result in the the disk boot failure insert system disk error.

Your HDD is probably damaged, try running it on a diffrent desktop (not laptop). Check if it's well connected to the motherboard and PSU.
 
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Welcome to the community, @prateekchandrani!

Unfortunately, I believe @SkittishGaming is right! Your hard drive could be severely damaged and in this case, I'd strongly recommend you consider contacting a professional data recovery company. They are your best bet on getting your important data from the drive back. Any data retrieving attempts by yourself are potentially dangerous to the files and could possibly do more harm than good. You could try plugging the desktop HDD externally via a docking station or a 3.5"-compatible enclosure (with an additional AC adapter for it), but I'm not sure if you will be able to do much. This is highly unlikely a virus and most probably logical or hardware corruption. In case you manage to get the HDD detected, run the HDD manufacturer's brand-specific diagnostic tool or a third-party alternative, instead of a anti-virus/malware software.

Best of luck!
SuperSoph_WD
 
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These are some of the possible causes and solutions:

Disc Stuck in the Drive: Check to see if this is the case - if so, remove the disc(s) and try again
Incorrect Boot Sequence: Enter the BIOS setup of your computer and edit the boot sequence so that the computer starts primarily on drive C.
New Hard Drive Installed:If a new hard drive has been installed, this message is quite normal. Insert the installation CD for the operating system you wish to use and then restart the machine, having made sure the CD-ROM is defined in the BIOS setup as first in the boot sequence.
Hard Drive Unplugged: Open the system unit and check the power cable of the hard drive is properly connected.
 
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