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Windows 8.1 blue screen at boot
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You may try to rebuild the boot manager to unlock the drive and check.
a) After you boot your computer using Windows 8 DVD or System Repair Disc, a black screen appears with gray text "Press any key to
boot from CD or DVD". Press any key.
b) Select the correct time and Keyboard type.
c) Click Repair your computer in the lower left corner.
d) Select Troubleshoot from Choose an option screen.
e) Click Advanced options in Troubleshoot screen.
f) Select Command Prompt.
g) Type Bootrec.exe, and then press ENTER.
e) Type bootrec /RebuildBcd and then press ENTER.
After running the command restart the computer and try to perform a refresh booting form the Windows 8 disc.
How to restore, refresh, or reset your PC
Note: Apps you installed from websites and DVDs will be removed. Apps that came with your PC and apps you installed from the Windows Store will be reinstalled. Windows puts a list of removed apps on your desktop after refreshing your PC. When you perform Refresh or Reset of the PC, there are chances of losing data.
Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help.
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I can find no reference on any type of search for the blue screen I get on booting.
I have tried the steps mentioned here anyway with no success.
I can only boot from a USB with the boot info on it.
I have done the disk check routine and have no look. I think I have a bad spot on the disk at the boot record point, but nothing detects of fixes it. I restored in windows 7 and had the same thing, I then ordered an Copy & license for win 8.1. I have installed it twice and have the same problem.
I have used the repair function from the Cd with no change.
what I get when booting is the following as best as I can remember.
3 choices that go to further steps
1- continue on to Windows 8.1 ......... This just take you to a reboot unless you boot from USB
2- Restore or or what ever the term for writing over every thing. can not grasp all the new terms
3- Troubleshoot
a- I'll not try to remember all of them as I'm 79 and they don't change a thing anyway.
If I can not get this fixed, I find no purpose in doing the windows 10 upgrade that went smoothly on my laptop yesterday. If I find nothing by August 4th, I am assuming a bad drive and retuning it as it has a Square D policy.
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I have used those steps and more. still have the problem 9 times out of 10 and have to boot from a USB.
I have done a fresh install twice and after a few boots, it is back. I was scheduled to upgrade to 10 today, but if I do, I may not be able to boot and have to refresh or whatever and loose the 10. I don't know if I can get it a second time.
I am going to look through a Windows 8 tutorial disk from WordStart and check with YouTube (if I can get an American that I can understand) in hopes of finding something MS has failed to tell us.
The windows 10 has feed back, that should stop some of these ministries on Win 10.
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Hello.
Most of the problems are related to incorrect drivers.
It could be also due to new software or hardware installed.
You can look at this article for a detailed explanation.
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Hi.
If Your system can't load the startup (or login screen) Try press F12 Before the system is starting up (my system is run with f12 to safe mode) If those tips aren't works , -Try Format your driver and install another windows version.
-Try Upgrade all of your driver to latest version (included bios) to meet the windows installation requirements.
-Get some helps from websites if your error code is in common level. (My one is rare)
- Change A New PC (That's the easiest way XD)
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I saw ur update #3 (Currently Latest)
Q: Did U run refresh with Any installation disc? And Are u sure that the System isn't contain any virus?
Ur Refresh is in 2% and stopped without any reason. The causes are:
-maybe ur system got any problem like missing or corrupted system file and make ur any actions having problem include shut down.
-maybe ur drivers version can't meet up the system requirements.
-maybe ur device settings (BIOS) make ur system can't startup.
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