Question Realtek HD Audio driver Windows 10/11 issue Question Laptop Dell inspiturn on to windows logo and then shuts off Question Virus that BitDefender isn't finding Won't let me update windows Question Sony Vaio control center not installing on window 10 Question HP Pavilion DM-1 screen gray all of a sudden during window update NOTE: If you get a message saying "Error Resetting Device", then you should have the computer looked at by the manufacturer (if still under warranty) or by a tech. Your coputer should now restore itself to "Factory Settings". Now choose which ever type of reset you wish.ħ. When the next screen loads, choose the option "Reset Device".Ħ. You shouTo fix the computer you should choose the second option listed.ĥ.
When screen turns black, hit F10 and ALT repeatedly until the computer shuts off.Ĥ. This choice will keep your data, but any programs installed will be lost.ĭo not do a "Reset" as that will wipe all data you have on the laptop.Īnother version of this is the following.ģ. NOTE: You will need to get into the "Advanced Options" in order to get the "Refresh Option". From here just follow the screen instructions until the recovery is completed. Here you want to select "Refresh your PC", if you do not wish to erase data, or "Reset your PC" to erase all data and restore your system.Ĩ. Click "Advanced Options" and then select "Troubleshoot".ħ. Now you want to let the laptop boot to the "Automatic Repair" screen.Ħ. Repeat this process a few times until you see the "Preparing Automatic Repair" screen.ĥ. As soon as you see the rotating loading circle, press and hold the Power Button until the computer shuts off.Ĥ. Note: If this problem started after an update (or system reinstall), please make sure the laptop is not connected to the internet in any way before you use the following instructions.ģ. Now go to the "Boot Configuration menu".ģ. When the laptop boots up, enter the BIOS setup by pressing "F2".Ģ. Press F3 to disable Fast Boot/Startup and you should be able to access BIOS now.ġ. The power button menu should now display.ĥ. After the beeps, release the power button 'before' the 4-second shutdown override.Ĥ. The system should emit three short beeps from the speaker, or headphones if you have them plugged in.ģ.
The power button can be used if you encounter Fast Boot/Startup problems.ġ. You will need to disable "Fast Boot/Startup" from the power button menu.
If that is turned on, then you would not be able to get in with f2 or f12. It is a feature to help you get into the system faster, so it skips the option to enter BIOS. I wonder if it is set to not go into BIOS at startup.