I can t boot from USB flash anymore

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  1. Posts : 59
    Windows 7 Starter SP1 32bit
       #1

    I can t boot from USB flash anymore


    Hi all !

    I used to create USB boots using the Program Ultra Iso and boot and install windows with my USB flash.

    but this time it isn t possible.

    when i choose to boot from USB, a black page comes, giving the message :

    start booting from usb device ...

    but it remains on this page and nothing further happens.

    I tried the same flash on another system and it booted completely.
    it shows that the USB is written correctly and it must be something wrong with my system.

    Thanks for your help !
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  2. Posts : 10,796
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #2

    mj2000 said:
    Hi all !

    I used to create USB boots using the Program Ultra Iso and boot and install windows with my USB flash.

    but this time it isn t possible.

    when i choose to boot from USB, a black page comes, giving the message :

    start booting from usb device ...

    but it remains on this page and nothing further happens.

    I tried the same flash on another system and it booted completely.
    it shows that the USB is written correctly and it must be something wrong with my system.

    Thanks for your help !
    USB stick boots fine on another machine? Try another usb port
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  3. Posts : 59
    Windows 7 Starter SP1 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Kaktussoft said:
    mj2000 said:
    Hi all !

    I used to create USB boots using the Program Ultra Iso and boot and install windows with my USB flash.

    but this time it isn t possible.

    when i choose to boot from USB, a black page comes, giving the message :

    start booting from usb device ...

    but it remains on this page and nothing further happens.

    I tried the same flash on another system and it booted completely.
    it shows that the USB is written correctly and it must be something wrong with my system.

    Thanks for your help !
    USB stick boots fine on another machine? Try another usb port
    Thanks.

    I have tried it with all 4 usb ports, that my laptop has them, but still no go.

    by the way, i have no problems with using USB in windows, so i think the problem can t be because of the USB ports.
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  4.    #4

    Reset the BIOS to defaults, first taking note of SATA controller and USB legacy setting: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS

    Then set HDD to boot first, trigger USB stick to boot using one-time BIOS Boot menu Key given on first screen, under USB, HD's, or Removable. You may have to expand a choice to see it.
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  5. Posts : 59
    Windows 7 Starter SP1 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    gregrocker said:
    Reset the BIOS to defaults, first taking note of SATA controller and USB legacy setting: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS

    Then set HDD to boot first, trigger USB stick to boot using one-time BIOS Boot menu Key given on first screen, under USB, HD's, or Removable. You may have to expand a choice to see it.
    Thanks.

    I ve done this, but still no go.
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  6. Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
       #6

    Is the USB stick listed at all when you go to the one-time Boot menu? Remember that Legacy USB needs to be enabled in the BIOS - try toggling it (i.e. set it to disabled, save, reboot, set to enabled, save, reboot).
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  7. Posts : 10,796
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #7

    Are you using an usb stick/drive with bootable image that DID boot succesfully in the past on this machine?
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  8. Posts : 774
    Vista Ultimate X64/ Windows 7 Dual-boot
       #8

    It may be time for a new CMOS battery...
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  9. Posts : 59
    Windows 7 Starter SP1 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Sorry to answer too late.

    Dwarf said:
    Is the USB stick listed at all when you go to the one-time Boot menu? Remember that Legacy USB needs to be enabled in the BIOS - try toggling it (i.e. set it to disabled, save, reboot, set to enabled, save, reboot).
    I did this, but still no go.

    Kaktussoft said:
    Are you using an usb stick/drive with bootable image that DID boot succesfully in the past on this machine?
    yes, i had done this successfully several times before

    patio said:
    It may be time for a new CMOS battery...
    Sorry. i am not sure what a CMOS battery is, but i am using a laptop always with the AC power and no battery.
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  10.    #10

    Try booting the installer on another PC to see if it loads correctly and cues up to the Install Now button.

    If not write a new ISO for your licensed version to stick using Ultra or the MS Download tool. Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

    Next try DVD or another flash stick.
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