Windows 10: Tried to wipe computer by reinstalling Windows: now it won't boot up properly at all.

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  1. DrSarahV Win User

    Tried to wipe computer by reinstalling Windows: now it won't boot up properly at all.


    I have a very old Windows 7 Asus that I'm trying to get rid of, so wanted to wipe the data first. Had read that I could do this by reinstalling Windows from a CD, so, after backing up all my files, I reinstalled Windows 7 from a CD. It told me it couldn't complete the job, but now I can't restart it properly. When I start the computer I get a 'Startup Repair' message followd by a message telling me 'Windows cannot repair this computer automatically' and giving me the option to click either 'Finish' or 'Cancel'. 'Finish' causes the computer to switch off, and 'Cancel' takes it through the same

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    DrSarahV, Aug 11, 2024
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  2. nmrm Win User

    computer won't boot but has power

    Kursah, that 6 steps are granted it always boots at the 6th step (sometimes at the 4th) and I have to remove the ethernet cable every time otherwise I'll have to do countless steps, that's a fact. I do not have Wake On Lan set.
     
  3. zbook Win User
    Volume Mute Light won´t change color

    Which steps did you perform? Was this from a clean boot?
    Open administrative command prompt and type or copy and paste this command: shutdown /r /o /f /t 00
    It will boot to the recovery options or windows advanced troubleshooting menu.
    Click troubleshooting and click reset this computer. You will be saving files. Applications and programs will be removed. Windows will be reinstalled.
    Enter your windows logon password.
    You will see getting things ready with rotating dots.
    Click resetting this PC.
    It will then display the HP logo with resetting this PC with rotating dots and a percentage.
     
    zbook, Aug 11, 2024
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  4. Tried to wipe computer by reinstalling Windows: now it won't boot up properly at all.

    Windows 10 won´t start any program as Administrator

    Hello. I´m having this issue since installed one of the latest Windows 10 system updates.

    When I try to open any program that requires Administrator confirmation (that screen with the Yes/No question), this dialog won´t appear anymore. The screen background stays darkened and nothing happens.

    1. Using Windows 10 Home (x64)
    2. My microsoft user account is properly checked
    3. I´m the administrator of the PC
    4. Already tried do create another administrator user account - same problem, no success
    5. Cannot start any program/service that requires administrator authorization (not even regedit)
    Please help!
     
    Fabiano Lehmkuhl, Aug 11, 2024
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