Windows 10: How to boot a "dead" computer

Discus and support How to boot a "dead" computer in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I installed Malwarebytes this morning. The last step in that process is to restart the computer. I did that. Now the computer will not boot. I've been... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by eyore15, Sep 17, 2022.

  1. EYORE15
    eyore15 Win User

    How to boot a "dead" computer


    I installed Malwarebytes this morning. The last step in that process is to restart the computer. I did that. Now the computer will not boot. I've been looking online, and all the solutions I'm finding there are to create an IS0 on a USB drive and use that to reinstall windows. I'm not sure I need to do a clean install of Windows. I'd like to boot the computer and do some troubleshooting before I take a step that drastic.Is there a way to create a bootable USB drive? If I can get it booted up, then I can check out what might have caused the problem and avoid a complete reinstall of windows 10.

    :)
     
    eyore15, Sep 17, 2022
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  2. SYED MD BILAL
    Syed Md Bilal Win User

    Unable to boot the computer.

    Hi Samid,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    Before we proceed, we would require more information to assist you further.


    • What is the make and model of your computer?

    I suggest you check if you are able to boot into Windows Recovery Environment using installation media. Follow the steps provided below and check.

      • Insert the installation USB and boot Windows 10 from it.
      • In the ‘Windows setup’ page select the ‘language to install’, ‘Time and currency format’ and the ‘keyboard or input method’ and click on ‘next’.
      • Click on ‘Repair your computer’ and select ‘Troubleshoot’.
    Check if you are able to boot to this window. If you are unable to boot to this window, I suggest you to contact the manufacturer and check.

    Hope this information is helpful. Reply us with this information to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, Sep 17, 2022
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  3. GSG-9
    GSG-9 Win User
    Lost the Seagate...

    The drive seems to be completely dead, my computer will not boot if I have it connected...to the windows cd or the new installation on the F1 drive (which is the boot drive now by the way)

    Thanks for the above article, im booting into Vista: U 64 right now, I cant follow those steps if the drive is in, it will lock up before it gets that far or if its not a cold boot the drive does not appear on the list.
     
    GSG-9, Sep 17, 2022
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  4. GNJHA
    GNJha Win User

    How to boot a "dead" computer

    Boot Process

    Hi,

    Please suggest me a link that can explain the boot process step by step of ...

    • Windows 7,
    • Windows 8.1,
    • Windows 10,
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 and
    • Windows Server 2012 R2

    With Regards

    InTech
     
    GNJha, Sep 17, 2022
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