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.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update

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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
    2018-08-27T18:04:16+00:00

    Marcus, the error means that it is skipping the bootable media and trying to start Windows.

    Please create the bootable media as specified using only Media Creation Tool only. There is no reason to chance getting a setting wrong using Rufus when MCT will create the stick itself.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-08-27T15:54:29+00:00

    I am using the media creation tool newly downloaded from the Microsoft website, and using Rufus to install on the USB.

    http://prntscr.com/kngsk0

    http://prntscr.com/kngsym

    I don't know anyhthing about Linux software.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-08-27T15:52:13+00:00

    Here, I used the boot menu this time, and the recovery screen was English this time. https://imgur.com/a/89uS3da 

    The computer not working was originally in Norwegian, does this mean that the Windows on the USB is in English, meaning I have to change it? I used the Media Creation Tool to create an ISO file, and used Rufus to put it on my USB. (Installed windows on this drive first time like this)

    EDIT: I installed Norwegian windows on the USB stick, and I got the exact same result.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-08-27T15:40:40+00:00

    Hi

    If you are in a loop, either you have a broken HDD (SSD) or you have not made a viable USB stick or you are not using something like ESC and F9 or whatever your PC has.

    Change the BOOT sequence and put the SanDisk item FIRST.

    Even better make a Lite Linux Lubuntu USB stick.  Why?

    Currently your equation is PC UEFI versus Microsoft and you can't tell which of the 2 is either broken or working.

    Change the equation to PC UEFI versus Lubuntu and then if it is just the same outcome it's your PC.

    IF it's a different outcome the problem is with MS part. 

    Did you use the absolutely excellent MS Disk Creator Tool?

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