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Computer start up goes straight to Bios.

Anonymous
2020-09-23T21:58:44+00:00

A while back I had an issue with my computer thinking it was a hard drive issue and tried to fix it without any professional help, I dont have much knowledge about computers and messed up my computer even more. I thought busted my hard drive because I cleaned my hard drive and did something else in command prompt and after that my computer goes straight to bios. I ordered a new hard drive thinking it would start up, but it didnt. Not sure if I have to do something to activate the hard drive or if it's not the hard drive that's the issue. Please help if anyone can.

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  1. Greg Carmack 24,770 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2020-09-23T23:07:50+00:00

    Yes, the steps are all laid out in my post and in Clean Install Windows 10.

    Keep in mind that everything in Windows 10 depends on the quality of the install, more so than any previous edition of Windows.  So I'd consider this an investment in having a Windows install that lasts and avoids the problems many with lesser installs experience.

    You will get and keep the best possible install to the exact extent you stick with the tools, steps and methods given. 

    It is a great learning experience that will make you permanently the master of your PC because you will learn everything that works best and how to apply it with your own hands. 

    Keep me posted on your progress as I will be here to  help until the case is resolved.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-09-23T22:29:38+00:00

    my computer is an iBuyPower and no I didn't not install windows on the hard drive. Does installing windows require another computer?

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  3. Igor Leyko 111K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-09-23T22:04:06+00:00

    Hi Canden,

    I'm Independent Advisor not Microsoft employee or support person. But I'm in contact with Windows developers since 1995 - as a one of the best Windows beta-testers till 2009 when program was closed, as an MVP in 2005-2017 including Windows System & Performance nomination. So I have deep enough Windows knowledge and you may trust me. It's a pleasure for me to help others and I'll do all my best to help you.

    What is the exact model of your PC? Do you see BIOS page (please show it) or some text about boot impossibility?

    Did you install Windows to new hard drive?

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  4. Greg Carmack 24,770 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2020-09-23T22:03:58+00:00

    If you cleaned the hard drive with Diskpart Clean Command then of course it would go to the BIOS because you haven't yet reinstalled Windows 10! 

    I will give you all possible steps to troubleshoot Windows installation failure which work in about 90% of cases.  If not we'll go from there:

    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/windows\_10-windows\_install/clean-reinstall-windows-10-upgradefactory-oem/1c426bdf-79b1-4d42-be93-17378d93e587

    Make sure all other drives and peripherals are unplugged.  Update the BIOS or UEFI firmware to latest, or reset to Defaults, making sure (if you have it) UEFI is enabled, CSM or Legacy BIOS disabled, Windows Boot Manager set first to boot, if necessary disable Secure and Fast Boot until after install, set SATA controller to AHCI, Save changes and Exit.  Access BIOS/UEFI Setup as shown here:   https://www.mydigitallife.net/comprehensive-list-of-how-key-to-press-to-access-bios-for-various-oem-and-computer-systems/

    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/reset-pc-bios-defaults-nvram-mac

    Create the latest Windows 10 Installation Media by installing Media Creation Tool and following the directions here:  http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/media-creation-tool-install.  If you're using another PC to do this 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-tutorials/23010-bios-boot-menu-f-keys-hotkeys-system-manufacturer-oem.html

    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-methods-to-access-uefi-bios-setup.html

    The media may also be bad, so confirm it boots and queues up per these steps in another PC, or else recreate it.  You can also try a DVD, or the alternate download site from MS TechBench here:  https://tb.rg-adguard.net/public.php.  Burn to DVD using WIndows Image Burner or create bootable flash using one of the options here:  https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2376-create-bootable-usb-flash-drive-install-windows-10-a.html

    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,  each 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.

    Make sure to follow the setup steps in the first link tutorial to complete your install.  Drivers are important enough that those steps are printed in red.

    You will get and keep the best possible install to the exact extent you stick with the steps, tools and methods in the first 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.

    If all else fails you can move the hard drive to another PC to do the install with it plugged in alone.  Windows 10 is remarkably adaptive to new hardware without needing adaptive restore.  If it will start it will swap out all drivers requiring several restarts.  You can also try applying a same-version System Image to the intact SSD/hard drive.

    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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