Computer Repair Sacramento CA – Jonathan Warner Knowledge Base: How to resolve PRB 4 XLDR ATA Error and Loading PBR for Descriptor 2 Error for Dell laptop repair and Dell computer repair.

I have confirmed the PRB 4 XLDR ATA Error can be caused by malware, such as the TDSS Rootkit which uses a forth partition (usually less than 10Mb) at the end of the drive. Once the malware is removed, errors may persist in the form of loading pbr for descriptor 2 error.

The information presented here is informational only. Malware removal and system configuration changes should only be performed by trained technicians.

PRB 4 XLDR ATA Error – Malware Scan

Use TDSSKiller to scan for the TDSS file system:

Click Change Parameters. Select TDLFS File System. Click OK. Click Start Scan.

If the TDSS file system is present, TDSSKiller can remove it.

Another way is to use WinPE to wipe the forth partition, FixMBR to wipe the MBR, and TestDisk to restore the valid partitions. DSRFix can then be used to restore the Dell Recovery Partitions.

Loading PBR for Descriptor 2 Error – BIOS Settings

The error was only half of the original issue. I probably forgot to mention the Dell alarm beeps. A series of fast beeps, like an alarm or some kind of error when it started up. Dell diagnostics all came back clean including the full HDD scan.

The solution: BIOS setting change from FAST BOOT to THOROUGH.

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