Windows 10 won't boot, no matter what

Anonymous
2018-08-25T23:36:00+00:00

Suddenly today my M2. drive's windows crashed, and now it can't start up. I've tried using USB recovery but literally nothing happened. Tutorials about this tell you to go into windows aso. when I can't even boot the PC. I cannot get to the troubleshoot menu. I have an option to start in safe mode with command prompt, but if I choose that the PC just restarts and bluescreens, a loop. I really need to get into my PC because I need my files.

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Anonymous
2018-08-26T21:16:22+00:00

Confirm if the flash stick boots on another PC, then if not create it over again using only Media Creation Tool making sure to follow exactly the steps on the download page here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m...

If confirmed it works follow these troubleshooting steps for reinstalling:

Follow the illustrated Clean Install steps in this tutorial which compiles the best possible install that will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Make sure all other drives and peripherals are unplugged. Update the BIOS or UEFI firmware to latest, or reset to Defaults, making sure SATA controller is set to AHCI.

To create Windows 10 Installation Media install Media Creation Tool and follow the directions here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m.... If you're using another PC to do this then uncheck the box for Recommended Settings to choose the exact version and bit rate for the target PC only.

Insert media, boot it by powering up PC while pressing the BIOS Boot Menu Key: https://www.sysnative.com/forums/hardware-tutor...

If the media won't boot you may need to enter BIOS/UEFI Setup (pressing key given in chart in link above) to turn off Fast Boot or Fast Startup first. If you can start Windows enter UEFI firmware here: http://www.isunshare.com/windows-password/four-...

Choose the boot device as a UEFI device if offered, on first screen press Shift + F10 to open a Command Prompt, type the following commands followed by Enter key:

DISKPART

LIST DISK

SEL DIS # (replace # with the disk # of the Windows disk from list in previous command)

CLEAN

EXIT

Close Command Box, on second screen choose Install Now, then Custom Install, then at the drive selection screen choose Unallocated Space, click Next to let it create needed partitions and start install - this makes it foolproof.

You will get and keep the best possible install to the exact extent you stick with the steps, tools and methods in the linked tutorial. It's a better install than any amount of money could buy and a great learning experience that will make you the master of your PC.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-08-27T21:18:47+00:00

    You do not need a Recovery drive if you have bootable installation media as it already contains the files to reinstall and repair Windows.

    If you have a large enough drive it will save the installation files and drivers for you to Recovery drive.

    I have asked what happens when you run Setup from the booted media as this may be the way your motherboard boots media. Do you see a link to Repair Your Computer on the second screen? Try repairs from there.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-08-27T21:12:00+00:00

    In your link I found this page: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4200-create-recovery-drive-windows-10-a.html

    If I do this then I will erase my USB for a new recovery method. Should I do this?

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-08-27T21:04:09+00:00

    If the Recovery tools are not working from Advanced Startup Options methods to access Repair Mode: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2294-advanc...

    then you need to boot into the media to access them on the second screen under Repair Your Computer as it says in my very first post.

    If none of the repairs work then you'll need to Reset or Clean Install. I have already given you the steps to troubleshoot a Clean Install if needed.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-08-27T20:59:40+00:00

    I ran the setup file on my working laptop: http://prntscr.com/knk9sy

    I don't want to install anything on this PC so I didn't go forward after this screen.

    CSM: https://imgur.com/a/B9bvUxB

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