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  1. Windows 8 Recovery USB messed up and installed 8.1 and I have lost everything

    I had 8.1 on my laptop but suddenly wouldn't boot "not recognised", online forum said change the "secure boot" and change the boot mode to "CSM boot" would fix it. This didn't work so download a recovery disk as I couldn't even boot my separate recovery drive on the laptop. I created a bootable...
    • molloy74
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    • boot issues csm boot data loss drive locked file recovery recovery repair mode secure boot usb windows 8.1
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 "The drive where Windows is installed is locked.Unlock the drive and try again."

    http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-discussion/18137-after-two-weeks-windows-8-i-find-least-stable-os-2.html#post24693 I've decided to move my comments about Windows 8 as "the least stable OS" to a new thread because my problems continue. My question is: What to do when you get the...
    • zmechys
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    • blue screen clean install drive locked error message flash drive os stability pdf issue repair tools windows 8
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation