I can t boot from USB flash anymore

[mj2000]

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 !

 

[Kaktussoft]

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

 

[mj2000]

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.

 

[gregrocker]

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.

 

[mj2000]

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.

 

[Dwarf]

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).

 

[Kaktussoft]

Are you using an usb stick/drive with bootable image that DID boot succesfully in the past on this machine?

 

[patio]

It may be time for a new CMOS battery...

 

[mj2000]

Sorry to answer too late.

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.

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

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.

 

[gregrocker]

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.

 

[jumanji]

Try this. It is not gonna take much time.

Lowlevel format your pendrive with the Windows executable (requires no installation) HDD Low Level Format Tool ver.4.25 from HDDGURU: HDD LLF Low Level Format Tool

When completed, do a regular format with HP USB disk Storage Format Tool 2.2.3 Download HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool 2.2.3 Free - Windows-based Format Utility for HP Drive Key or DiskOnKey USB Device - Softpedia
( Run it as administrator)

Create your Windows 7/8 bootable install pendrive with WiNToBootic. WiNToBootic - the ultimate Windows 7/8 USB Boot Disk Maker

Now if the pendrive does not boot from that machine but bootable on another machine, the only reason I could think of is that your pendrive may require marginally more power which that particular machine is not able to provide.

Get a replacement drive if it is under warranty or retire it from service.