Boot problem. "SELECTED BOOT IMAGE DID NOT AUTHENTICATE. PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE."

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Boot problem       

Dear Friends,

  I  am  having the problem of booting my pc. I recently upgraded my windows from 8 to 8.1. But now at the startup an error essage occurs that "SELECTED BOOT IMAGE DID NOT AUTHENTICATE. PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE." I have a recovery usb which is not helping. Please reply the solution as soon as possible. I really will appreciate it!

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Answer 1

Run a repair centre and came across this issue on a HP laptop. Resolved it and thought I'd share it.....

Attempted disabling secure boot and enabling legacy modes which has worked for many folks, but NO it didn't for me!

So, instead, I left the Secure boot ON and Legacy disabled (as per default).

Upon powering up Laptop, hit F11 which takes you to recovery console.

Choose Troubleshoot followed by Advance Options and click on start up Repair. Done!

I guess if you don't have F11 option like the HP laptops, one can boot from a windows DVD and use the repair option to arrive at the same result.

I can only assume that something corrupted the boot loader.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

No replies to this? I need help. Please?

Answer 3

Hi Ahmad,

1. What is the make and model of the computer? Is it a preinstalled Windows 8 computer?
2. Do you get any error message when you try to use the USB recovery drive?

You can try the following steps and check if that helps.

I would suggest you to Disable secure boot and enable Legacy Boot mode.

Please follow the steps provided below to disable secure boot:

a.      Completely shut down the laptop.

b.      Power on the system. As soon as the first logo screen appears, immediately press Delete to enter the BIOS.

c. Use the right arrow key to select Authentication.

d.      With Secure Boot highlighted, press Enter and then the down arrow to select Disabled.

e.      Use the right arrow key to select Boot Options.

f.        With Launch CSM highlighted, press Enter and use the down arrow to select Always.

g.      Press Enter.

h.      Press the F10 key to save changes and restart the system.

Disclaimer: Modifying BIOS/ complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk.

If the above steps fail then try the following.

If Windows 8 came pre-installed, it would be best to get in touch with the laptop

manufacturer to know how to find out the product key that is used in your

computer and also regarding the Windows 8 installation media. Once you get your

product key, you can create an installation media for Windows 8 from a working Windows 8 computer and it must have the same architecture (32 or 64-bit) as the PC you want to install Windows 8 on. If you have a Windows 8.1 product key then you can do the same from a Windows 8.1 computer.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

Once you have a working Recovery Media, you can try booting to safe mode. Ley us know if you can boot into safe mode.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode

Please revert with the issue status.

Answer 4

Just disable security boot, it works for me. W8.1 needs Hybird or Native boot mode, so you should not change it to Legacy.

Answer 5

When I entered legacy mode it gives me the problem no bootable device insert boot disk and click Enter. and now it everytime I go on the BIOS it starts beeping and says save changes but lets me click nothing.