i just restored to a disk image i recently backed up. When it was done i tried to boot my system and it automatically booted to the dell diagnostics. why is that? i can't seem to find a way to boot to my system.
My Computer
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500k @ 4.5GHz 1.35v
Motherboard
Asus P8Z68 V-Pro/Gen3 Socket 1155 ATX
Memory
8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X DDR3 @ 1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX 670
Sound Card
On-board Realtek HD audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer 22" A221HQV & Dell 19" LCD Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 & 1440x900
Hard Drives
Intel 520 SSD 240GB
Western Digital Caviar Black 1.5TB 7200rpm SATA III 6Gb/s
IIs there a start up repair option there?
If so click it and it should boot normally.
Or,when your pc's loading there should be a key (F12 for me) to enter boot options,choose boot normally.
It could be that dell has a partition with all its repair facilities aswell. If you have another pc download Partition Wizard Bootable CD Home Edition and burn it to a disk. Free Download Partition Wizard
Then make sure boot from CD is allowed in Bios (Del when the PC is starting).
Once in PW hit enter on the initial screens.
Once there check that drive with your OS on it and see if the partition is set as Primary.
If not click Set as Primary>Apply
Reboot.
Let me know how you get on.
My Computer
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Blue Shards 1.0
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II 555 Black Edition Quad Core OC'd to 4.0GHz
WD Mybook??
Usally dell have a hidden partition for their own software etc,i thought it might be set as primary instead of the OS partition. It should be active/boot/primary ,not secondary.
What options does the dell repair console give you?
My Computer
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Blue Shards 1.0
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II 555 Black Edition Quad Core OC'd to 4.0GHz
