PC won't boot after lastest Windows 10 update

Anonymous
2019-10-09T11:27:41+00:00

Hi,

Since I updated Windows 10 a few days ago my computer won't boot. It displays the Lenovo logo screen, but doesn't go any further. It doesn't load any Windows screen for me to attempt recovery environment.

I don't know how to recover it. Can you help?

Thanks

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-06-14T16:45:52+00:00

    My Dell laptop also would not get past the Dell logo, before locking up. I tried F8 immediately after boot up and got the recovery screen. All the tools failed, but I was able to use the command line option, where I could see all my data was fine.  I did a reset, opting to keep my data and it eventually came back up just fine. 

    I'm sorry for your problems,but here,the update wiped (!) an external USB3.0 drive, can't find any filestructures on the whole drive! Shouldn't be possible,but it did! One years work in the crapper.... 

    Don't understand why I get no explanation of what to do,or anything from M$.

    Take care!

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-06-14T16:08:31+00:00

    My Dell laptop also would not get past the Dell logo, before locking up. I tried F8 immediately after boot up and got the recovery screen. All the tools failed, but I was able to use the command line option, where I could see all my data was fine.  I did a reset, opting to keep my data and it eventually came back up just fine.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-05-20T14:35:38+00:00

    Hi Vijay,

    Thank you for your help.

    I have tried the options you suggested, but they didn't work for me.

    Option A - didn't boot into recovery mode, it just stayed on manufacturer logo screen.

    I successfully created a bootable USB on another computer, but when I tried to boot using the USB it just went to a blank/black screen and stayed there. 

    Option B - wasn't possible, as required A to work.

    Option C - again required step A access, which I can't get to

    Option D - I would rather avoid this option as this is my main freelance work computer, with a lot of important programs and apps I can't afford to lose. Also would it require me having to source a new Windows licence?

    I appreciate your help, but unfortunately I'm still stuck. Any further help you can offer would be appreciated.

    Thanks!

    If in any way its not helping you, read this;

    I tried every method above and it did not help me. But i found my way and maybe this will help you

    Link : https://ljx5596.wixsite.com/mysite/post/oh-levo-no-my-lenovo-cant-boot-after-windows-installation-haha-read-this

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-05-20T14:35:01+00:00

    Hi GavinCarroll

    I am Vijay, an Independent Advisor. I am here to work with you on this problem.

    A. Try to boot into safe mode

    Power ON your computer and as Windows / manufacturer's Logo appears, Power OFF - Repeat 3 times

    Now your computer will go into Advanced Recovery Environment

    Advanced Options > Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart

    Press 4 or F4 to enable Safe Mode (5 or F5 to enable Safe Mode with Networking)

    Log in once Windows starts in safe mode

    See whether you able to login. If yes, come out of this and start normally.

    If you are not able to boot like above, You will need to boot through a Bootable USB drive. You will need to create this on another computer which is working - https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2376-create...

    How to Boot from a USB Flash Drive in Windows 10 - https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/21756-boot-...

    B. Another option when you are in Advanced Options in previous step is to choose (Note - You won't lose any files in this step)

    1. System Restore - This will restore your system to a point when things were working fine.

    OR

    1. Startup Repair - Startup Repair upgrade fixes all Windows errors and retains all files, applications and settings.

    C. Penultimate option could be Reset this PC.

    In Step A > Troubleshoot > Reset this PC - Keep my files and Remove everything. Choose this carefully as most likely you would like to keep your files.

    All apps will be removed and windows will be reinstalled.

    D. Last option could be a clean Install. This is the best method to perform a clean install of Windows 10. (If you want to rescue your files, there is a section Rescue Files when Windows Won't Start)

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    If you want a very lightweight guide - Start fresh with a clean installation of Windows 10

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

    Disclaimer - This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    If in any way its not helping you, read this;

    I tried every method above and it did not help me. But i found my way and maybe this will help you

    Link : https://ljx5596.wixsite.com/mysite/post/oh-levo-no-my-lenovo-cant-boot-after-windows-installation-haha-read-this

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