SOURCE: can't boot without entering setup
One possible cause is that the battery of the motherboard might need to be changed,
Restart your computer repeatedly tapping the f8 key to enter safe mode while the screen is black once in safe mode where the only things working will be your keyboard and mouse allowing you to attempt to repair your computer
Reboot the computer As the computer is booting repeatadly press the F8 key as the computer is booting
If done properly the user should get to a screen similar to the below screen.
Select the option for Safe mode command prompt only
Windows Advanced Options Menu
Please select an option:
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Enable Boot Logging
Enable VGA mode
Last Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)
Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain controllers only)
Debugging Mode
Start Windows Normally
Reboot
Return to OS Choices Menu
Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice.
select safe mode with command prompt then type in chkdsk/f/r which will scan for and and attempt repair of bad files and bad sectors on hard drive
you should have no input while chkdsk utility is in progress any input might further damage your computer or
Use the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) to determine which file is causing the issue and then replace the file.
Type the following command and then press ENTER: sfc /scannow The sfc /scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions.
hope this helps
To determine whether your PC supports hardware virtualization:
Step 1. Does my PC have a CPU with support for hardware virtualization?
Download and run the Hardware-Assisted Virtualization Detection Tool
If you receive the message This computer does not have hardware-assisted virtualization, your computer does not meet the hardware requirement for Windows Virtual PC, but you can still use Windows 7 XP Mode by running this hotfix. Be aware that XP Mode will run much better if hardware-assisted virtualization can be enabled.
If you receive the message Hardware-assisted virtualization is not enabled on this computer, go on to Step 2 below.
If you receive the message This computer is configured with hardware-assisted virtualization, download and install Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode.
Step 2. Does my PC BIOS support hardware virtualization, and is it turned on?
Instructions to turn on hardware virtualization in your PC BIOS are specific to OEM models. It is important that after changing your BIOS settings the PC is completely shut down at the power switch before restarting so that the new BIOS settings can take place.
Examples for some models of some computer manufacturer's BIOS settings are below:
Sample instructions for your PC
Expand all
Dell systems
Depress the F12 key when boot menu text appears at startup
Select BIOS setup and depress the Enter key
Using the mouse, expand the Virtualization Support menu item by clicking on the plus to the left of Virtualization Support and select Virtualization
Check the Enable Intel Virtualization Technology checkbox
Click Apply
Click Exit
Fully shut down (power off), wait a few seconds, and restart your computer
HP systems
Depress Esc key when prompted at startup
Depress the F10 key to Configure BIOS
Scroll to System Configuration using the arrow keys
Select Virtualization Technology and depress the Enter key
Select Enabled and depress the Enter key
Depress the F10 key to save and exit
Select Yes and depress the Enter key
Fully shut down (power off), wait a few seconds, and restart your computer
Lenovo ThinkPad systems
Depress the blue ThinkVantage key when prompted at startup
Depress the F1 key to enter the BIOS setup utility
Using the arrow keys, scroll to Config and depress the Enter key
Scroll to CPU and depress the Enter key
Scroll to Intel Virtualization Technology and depress the Enter key
Select Enabled and depress the Enter key
Depress Enter key to continue
Depress F10 key to save and exit
Select Yes and depress the Enter key
Fully shut down (power off), wait a few seconds, and restart your computer
Acer
PCs capable of supporting Windows XP Mode have already been enabled and do not require additional configuration.
Asus
PCs capable of supporting Windows XP Mode have already been enabled and do not require additional configuration.
Samsung
PCs capable of supporting Windows XP Mode have already been enabled and do not require additional configuration.
Panasonic
Depress the F2 key when boot menu text appears at startup
Select Advanced menu in Setup Utility
Change "Intel Virtualization Technology" setting from Disable to Enable
Depress F10 to exit Setup Utility
Select Yes in confirmation menu
Depress Enter to exit confirmation menu.
Please note the instructions above may not work in all cases and consulting with your computer manufacturer may be necessary. Additionally, we expect hardware virtualization to become more available when Windows 7 is shipped, particularly in business-class PCs. For those PCs that come pre-installed with Windows XP Mode we recommend the computer manufacturer turn on hardware virtualization before shipping the PC.
Once you have confirmed your PC supports hardware virtualization
Download and install Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode
hope this helps
Get
online
and got to www.google.com In the google search box type: "ASUS
Support" (without the quotes and put your manufacturer name before
Support).
Look for downloads and drivers. Enter your model number and operating
system when requested. Download and install the BIOS drivers. There
will be instructions on flashing the bios. Also check your current bios
version.
You should make sure that all of the BIOS settings in the system are correct, by rebooting the system, going into BIOS setup and double-checking all the values (hopefully against a recent
If you have reset the CMOS memory you need to go into the BIOS setup screen and reconfigure the BIOS. To do that you need to press a key while the computer is booting. Usually F2 but can be other keys. It should tell you on the bottom of the first screen which key to press to enter BIOS setup.
If you don't know the settings the should be one for optimal defaults - use that one. You will also need to reset the time and date.
Save, Exit and re-boot and everything should then work.
During the boot process you will see on the screen to press delete to enter setup
You should make sure that all of the BIOS settings in the system are correct, by rebooting the system, going into BIOS setup and double-checking all the values (hopefully against a recent
If you have reset the CMOS memory you need to go into the BIOS setup screen and reconfigure the BIOS. To do that you need to press a key while the computer is booting. Usually F2 but can be other keys. It should tell you on the bottom of the first screen which key to press to enter BIOS setup.
If you don't know the settings the should be one for optimal defaults - use that one. You will also need to reset the time and date.
Save, Exit and re-boot and everything should then work.
During the boot process you will see on the screen to press delete to enter setup
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