Recent content by emjay17

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    Cannot Boot or access BIOS

    Hi Colif - thanks for the hand holding. I am back in business :) I reset the BIOS by removing the battery from the motherboard for a while. Initially this didn't work I reset the BIOS a second time and also disconnected the power to the disk drives I also disconnected all printers /scanners/...
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    Cannot Boot or access BIOS

    Thanks Colif for that link - there are several things to try there to reset the BIOS - it will take me a day or two or three! Currently working on a Dell Laptop and have access to some files through Dropbox but have to get back to the Desktop.. Will let you know the outcome
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    Cannot Boot or access BIOS

    Thanks Colif - I didn't see anything on the link that helps. Using my laptop I downloaded Windows 10 iso file and used the Windows Tool to burn a DVD with Windows 10 files. The problem is that my PC can't seem to get past the BIOS part of the boot up sequence and so does not read the Windows 10...
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    Cannot Boot or access BIOS

    Hi Colif - yes tried F12 key during boot from as soon as pc power button is switched on. Also tried F8, DEL, ESC - tried some other random keys as well ( at that stage just hoping for something ) Do not understand why I cannot get into the bios - the problem occurred when I was trying to...
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    Cannot Boot or access BIOS

    My PC will not boot or will it access bios settings by pressing F2 during boot process. About 6 weeks ago after an automatic Windows update my desktop PC became afflicted with the “Critical Error – Start menu and Cortana aren’t working etc “ I resolved the matter by restoring my PC back to a...