Windows 10: Computer keeps flashing BIOS when deleting all the files

Discus and support Computer keeps flashing BIOS when deleting all the files in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I went to delete all the files off my computer/hard drives as i am selling the computer. After going through settings and selecting to delete all of my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Vshastra, Jan 11, 2021.

  1. Vshastra Win User

    Computer keeps flashing BIOS when deleting all the files


    I went to delete all the files off my computer/hard drives as i am selling the computer. After going through settings and selecting to delete all of my files, my computer now just keeps flashing the intro bios screen then restarting. Its been repeating that for the last hour or so. I have no idea what the issue could be.

    Any help would be appreciated

    :)
     
    Vshastra, Jan 11, 2021
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  2. bngchucky Win User

    5870 Not Flashing

    I had the exact same error and this is how i fixed it
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    If you have been suffering messages such as 'Adapter not Found' , 'ERROR 0FL01' , 'Invalid Adapter or BIOS Selected' when trying to flash or reflash your Video cards Bios and you are lucky enough to own a PC capable of running more than one PCI-E Video card then this could just be the Guide you've been looking for.

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    Required Files
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    *HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool
    http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport...reg_R1002_USEN
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    *USB Boot Files
    http://www.4shared.com/file/43544416...FILES.html?s=1
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    *ATIFlash
    http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads...sh 3.79.html
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    *Your Video Cards Bios
    http://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/i...ace=&memSize=0

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    Part 1
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    Step 1 Create USB Boot Drive with HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool

    Step 2 Copy all the USB Boot files to the USB Boot Drive (do not overwrite files when prompted)

    Step 3 Copy ATIFlash files USB Boot Drive

    Step 4 Copy new BIOS file to USB BOOT Drive (name it something like bios.bin as you will be using this name in a DOS Prompt later on)
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    Part 2
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    Step 1 Boot into 'Safe Mode' (by pressing f8 before booting into Windows)

    Step 2 Uninstall ATI Drivers and Associated Software then Reboot
    \
    Step 3 Go to Device Manager 'Display Adapters' and Uninstall (including Software when prompted)

    Step 4 SHUT DOWN your PC (DO NOT REBOOT, if you should so happen to Reboot repeat Step 3 above)
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    Part 3
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    Step 1 Remove your Video Card from the top PCI-E slot and place it in a different PCI-E slot (this is the step that sets this Guide apart from all the others)

    Step 2 Reboot into your Mobo's Bios

    Step 3 Once in your Mobo's Bios change the first Boot Device to USB-HDD (or your Equivalent setting) then Reboot

    Step 4 At the C:\ Prompt type, atiflash -ai 0 ,this will provide you with proof that your Video Card does infact exist

    Step 5 At the C:\ Prompt type, atiflash -unlockrom 0 , i suggest you do this because some Bios files are infact locked and can't be flashed until unlocked

    Step 6 At the C:\ Prompt type, atiflash -f -p 0 bios.rom , this is when your Bios is actually flashed

    Step 7 Once your Bios has been flashed simply 'Ctrl+Alt+Delete' to restart your PC

    Step 8 Go straight back into your Mobo's Bios and change your first Boot Device back to what it was (probably HDD) then Reboot for the final time and your finished
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    bngchucky, Jan 11, 2021
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  3. Jayzilla Win User
    Delete mails in Outlook but want to keep mails untouch in webmail

    When I deleted an email in outlook and my webmail got deleted too. I want to keep all the inbox mails from the webmail even I complete deleted in outlook. I spend hrs can't think it out how. Any step by step instruction? I'm using IMAP account btw. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
     
    Jayzilla, Jan 11, 2021
    #3
  4. Computer keeps flashing BIOS when deleting all the files

    Files keep getting corrupted on my flash drive

    Hi Craig,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand the inconvenience you are facing. Let me help you in resolving the issue.

    I would suggest you to enable "Better Performance" on the flash driver from the Device manager. Follow the steps below:

    • Open Device Manager (Press Windows key + letter 'X' and choose Device Manager).
    • Expand Disk Drives.
    • Right click on the flash drive and choose "Properties."
    • Under the Policies tab, choose "Better Performance" and Apply changes.
    • Restart the computer and check the issue status.

    Keep us posted on Windows related queries and we will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Nachappa C K, Jan 11, 2021
    #4
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