| Windows 7: Windows Re-installation problems. |
08 Feb 2013
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Windows Re-installation problems. I'm trying to wipe my pc, and reinstall windows 7. I have to use a downloaded version. It's legit, I've used it before. I just want to rid my pc of all the crap on it. Anyways...
I have a toshiba satellite p755d.
It won't boot from any kind of media, nor does it seem to recognize it until windows is loaded.
I went to the bios to change the boot order but I couldn't find that option anywhere.
I've tried all the function keys as well as holding down the "c" button when the pc boots up.
The most I get is a "Windows Error 'something'"
I can't remember what it says at something.
But it only gives me options for normal boot up and recovery mode to fix problems.
Any help is appreciated. | My System Specs |
| System Manufacturer/Model Number Toshiba OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 |
08 Feb 2013
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#2 | | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1 SecretCity |
Most of the time it's called "boot device order" in BIOS. Try to change it to DVD, USB, Harddisk. So it tries to boot from DVD and then USB first.
If you power on machine, you see a bios logo. And at the bottom something like:
"press f2 for bios". "Press F12 to change boot device".
What's the text on bios logo screen? You only see it a split second! | My System Specs | | Computer type Laptop System Manufacturer/Model Number ACER ASPIRE 5742G OS Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1 CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 370 @ 2.40GHz Motherboard Acer Aspire 5742G Memory 4,00 GB Graphics Card ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series Sound Card (1) AMD High Definition Audio Device (2) Realtek High Defi Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz Hard Drives WDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0 |
08 Feb 2013
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Quote: Originally Posted by Kaktussoft Most of the time it's called "boot device order" in BIOS. Try to change it to DVD, USB, Harddisk. So it tries to boot from DVD and then USB first.
If you power on machine, you see a bios logo. And at the bottom something like:
"press f2 for bios". "Press F12 to select boot device".
What's the text on bios logo screen? You only see it a split second! I know I'm supposed to get that, but I don't. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Toshiba OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 |
08 Feb 2013
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#4 | | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1 SecretCity |

Quote: Originally Posted by ViRaLL 
Quote: Originally Posted by Kaktussoft Most of the time it's called "boot device order" in BIOS. Try to change it to DVD, USB, Harddisk. So it tries to boot from DVD and then USB first.
If you power on machine, you see a bios logo. And at the bottom something like:
"press f2 for bios". "Press F12 to select boot device".
What's the text on bios logo screen? You only see it a split second! I know I'm supposed to get that, but I don't. What bios do you have? AMI, AWARD or....?
You have to be able to boot form usb or DVD, otherwise you can't clean the disk and can't reinstall | My System Specs | | Computer type Laptop System Manufacturer/Model Number ACER ASPIRE 5742G OS Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1 CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 370 @ 2.40GHz Motherboard Acer Aspire 5742G Memory 4,00 GB Graphics Card ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series Sound Card (1) AMD High Definition Audio Device (2) Realtek High Defi Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz Hard Drives WDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0 |
08 Feb 2013
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Quote: Originally Posted by Kaktussoft 
Quote: Originally Posted by ViRaLL 
Quote: Originally Posted by Kaktussoft Most of the time it's called "boot device order" in BIOS. Try to change it to DVD, USB, Harddisk. So it tries to boot from DVD and then USB first.
If you power on machine, you see a bios logo. And at the bottom something like:
"press f2 for bios". "Press F12 to select boot device".
What's the text on bios logo screen? You only see it a split second! I know I'm supposed to get that, but I don't. What bios do you have? AMI, AWARD or....?
You have to be able to boot form usb or DVD, otherwise you can't clean the disk and can't reinstall How can I tell what bios I have?
Here I took a pic of my boot manager options by the way. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Toshiba OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 |
08 Feb 2013
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#6 | | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1 SecretCity |
AMI BIOS: SevenBits - Bootvolgorde veranderen in het BIOS (sorry it's in dutch)
AWARD BIOS: select Advanced BIOS Features or Advanced BIOS options | My System Specs | | Computer type Laptop System Manufacturer/Model Number ACER ASPIRE 5742G OS Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1 CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 370 @ 2.40GHz Motherboard Acer Aspire 5742G Memory 4,00 GB Graphics Card ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series Sound Card (1) AMD High Definition Audio Device (2) Realtek High Defi Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz Hard Drives WDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0 |
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Mine doesnt look like the first. The second, well, I don't have those options. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Toshiba OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 |
08 Feb 2013
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#8 | | Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1 New Jersey |
I would think there is something wrong with the disc, if you`re not getting the press any key option.
Do you own any other Operating System discs you can use to check ?
The boot disk option is in the bios, every bios has it, just keep looking. Or the boot screen will tell you what key to push to bring up the boot device. It`s usually at the bottom of the screen. | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Built by Me ! OS Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1 CPU Intel Core i5 3570k @ 4.0 GHz Motherboard MSI Z77A-G45 Memory 16GB Corsair Vengeance @ 1600 MHz 10-10-10-27 Graphics Card MSI GTX660 Twin Frozr3 OC Sound Card Realtek HD Monitor(s) Displays Dell 19" HP 23" Sony Bravia 40" Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 Keyboard Fellowes KWD 855 Mouse Microsoft Wireless PSU Corsair HX750 80+Gold Case Corsair Vengeance Series C70 Gun Metal Black Cooling Cooler Master Hyper N520, Arctic Alumina Thermal Compound Hard Drives OCZ Vertex 4 119GB SSD,
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Quote: Originally Posted by AddRAM I would think there is something wrong with the disc, if you`re not getting the press any key option.
Do you own any other Operating System discs you can use to check ?
The boot disk option is in the bios, every bios has it, just keep looking. Or the boot screen will tell you what key to push to bring up the boot device. It`s usually at the bottom of the screen. I get what you're saying, but I'm telling you it's not there. I know what you're talking about. Right when the pc boots up. But mine boots up blank. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Toshiba OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 |
08 Feb 2013
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#10 | | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1 SecretCity |

Quote: Originally Posted by ViRaLL 
Quote: Originally Posted by Kaktussoft 
Quote: Originally Posted by ViRaLL
I know I'm supposed to get that, but I don't. What bios do you have? AMI, AWARD or....?
You have to be able to boot form usb or DVD, otherwise you can't clean the disk and can't reinstall How can I tell what bios I have? https://www.google.com/search?q=awar...evice&tbm=isch You can see in pictures that's AWARD BIOS https://www.google.com/search?q=ami+boot+device&tbm=isch | My System Specs | | Computer type Laptop System Manufacturer/Model Number ACER ASPIRE 5742G OS Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1 CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 370 @ 2.40GHz Motherboard Acer Aspire 5742G Memory 4,00 GB Graphics Card ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series Sound Card (1) AMD High Definition Audio Device (2) Realtek High Defi Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz Hard Drives WDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0 Windows Re-installation problems. problems? All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:50 AM. | |