What does "Disk I/O error" mean?

Question

When I start my very old computer (I got it back around 1996. Its hard disk size is 516MB, lol), I get the message: "Disk I/O error. Replace the disk, and press any key". The computer won't start windows. How can I fix this? Is my hard disk messed up? Is it saying I have to replace it?

Answer 1

Remove the floppy disk from your computer then boot.



If there is no floppy disk in there, then your hard drive may be dead.

Answer 2

dude, give up on this pc. Let it rest in peace.

A 516MB drive, are you kidding??!!

Answer 3

disk is/old error ..lol

dude get a new one