Windows 10: System complete down, can't enter anything but BIOS

Recently, I added memory sticks to my new-to-me computer to increase the RAM from 4 to 12. It worked, but the system was still working slowly. I tried a "fix" that I found online.


This is the fix. Scroll down to Method Four:


https://www.easeus.com/partition-manager-software/fix-windows-10-100-disk-usage-in-task-manager.html

The "fix" has completely destroyed the system, as far as I can see. I can't get into Windows at all - not into Safe Mode, nothing. Zip. Zero. I can get into BIOS, but that's it. It just keeps restarting when I turn it on, and nothing I've done in BIOS makes the slightest difference.


Can anything be done about this mess?

:)

 

System complete down, can't enter anything but BIOS

We dont' give up on reinstalling, just troubleshoot until it gets installed.

I will give you all possible steps to troubleshoot installation failure which work in about 90% of cases. If not we'll go from there:

Follow the illustrated Clean Install steps in this tutorial which compiles the best possible install that will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Make sure all other drives and peripherals are unplugged. Update the BIOS or UEFI firmware to latest, or reset to Defaults, making sure SATA controller is set to AHCI, UEFI is enabled, CSM or Legacy BIOS disabled, Windows Boot Manager set first to boot, if
necessary disable Secure and Fast Boot until after install:
https://www.mydigitallife.net/comprehensive-lis...

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/reset-pc-bios-...

Create the latest new Windows 10 Installation Media by installing Media Creation Tool and following the directions here:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m.... If you're using another PC to do this then uncheck the box for Recommended Settings to choose the exact version and bit rate for the target PC only.

Insert media, boot it by powering up PC while pressing the BIOS Boot Menu Key:
https://www.sysnative.com/forums/hardware-tutor...

If the media won't boot you may need to enter BIOS/UEFI Setup (pressing key given in chart in link above) to turn off Fast Boot or Fast Startup first. If you can start Windows enter UEFI firmware here:

http://www.isunshare.com/windows-password/four-...

Choose the boot device as a UEFI device if offered, on first screen press Shift + F10 to open a Command Prompt, type the following commands, each followed by Enter key:

DISKPART

LIST DISK

SEL DIS # (replace # with the disk # of the Windows disk from list in previous command)

CLEAN

EXIT

Close Command Box, on second screen choose Install Now, then Custom Install, then at the drive selection screen choose Unallocated Space, click Next to let it create needed partitions and start install - this makes it foolproof.

Make sure to follow the setup steps in the first link tutorial to complete your install. Drivers are important enough that those steps are printed in red.

You will get and keep the best possible install to the exact extent you stick with the steps, tools and methods in the first linked tutorial. It's a better install than any amount of money could buy and a great learning experience that will make you the master
of your PC.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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entering Bios settings

Hi Geoff,

To access BIOS settings under Windows 10 operating system, please follow the steps below:

• Click Start, then click Settings.
• Click Update & security, select Recovery then under
  Advanced startup, click Restart now.
• Select Troubleshoot, then Advanced options, then click
  UEFI Firmware Settings.

Let us know how it goes.

 

bios

Hi all i am new in this forum, i need meanings step by step of each item listed in the bios Phoenix-Award