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The hdd boot tag covers issues related to booting a computer from a hard disk drive, including scenarios where the system fails to boot from the HDD or USB. Common problems include missing or faulty drivers like NTFS.sys, locked BIOS preventing boot device changes, and boot loops after system freezes. Users seek solutions for dual-boot setups, password recovery without boot access, and troubleshooting startup failures. The tag is relevant for Windows 10 and Windows 7 systems, with discussions involving safe mode, antivirus scans, and hardware limitations.
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    Windows 10 Cannot boot from USB or HDD

    So I am trying to dual boot windows 10, but I cannot boot from any usb or hdd I install it on. I have used the media creation tool, on two computers, and 3 different usb's. But I get the error as follows: Due to this I am unable to install any copy at all. Please help it's starting to piss me off!
    • ClutchK1ck
    • Thread
    • boot issues bootable usb dual boot error hdd boot installation issues media creation tool troubleshooting user support windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 Resetting user password WITHOUT boot / BIOS access

    Got a bit of a dilema here: my work laptop has a locked BIOS and HDD only boot and I have (foolishly) forgotten the password to the one and only user on the account. Anyone got any solutions that do not warrant the use of boot disks? The USB, SD and disk drive readers work but I have no way to...
    • epicfez
    • Thread
    • bios desktop access hdd boot laptop laptop access password password reset solutions windows recovery
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 OK people i srsly need help

    Alright i have a new new laptop and everything trust me the specs are more than good enough for win 7 im running win 7 64bit i was on utorrent and my whole laptop froze, nothing i could do, i had to hold the power button to power down then when i turned my pc back up after a couple of minutes...
    • MyGodAL3X
    • Thread
    • antivirus bios boot issues error message fast boot hdd boot laptop memory operating system recovery safe mode startup issues system freeze tech support troubleshooting user help utorrent windows 7 windows forum windows issues
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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