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The Lenovo Ideapad 500S is a laptop that originally shipped with Windows 10 pre-installed. Users have reported challenges when attempting to reinstall Windows 10 after installing a Linux operating system. Common issues include BIOS settings needing adjustment to UEFI mode, bootable USB drives not being recognized or failing to boot, and screen flickering during boot attempts. Troubleshooting steps often involve verifying the bootable USB creation process and ensuring correct BIOS configuration. These discussions highlight the complexities of dual-boot or OS replacement scenarios on this specific model.
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    Windows 10 Problem Re-Installing Windows 10

    Hi, after I bought the Lenovo Ideapad 500S with Windows 10 pre-installed, a Linux OS was installed. Now, I want to change it again to Windows 10. I made a bootable USB (with Linux), changed the settings in BIOS to EUFI and tried to boot. He's giving me 2 options; HDD and the USB after...
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    • bios boot issues bootable usb compatibility dual boot flashing hdd ideapad 500s installation lenovo linux operating system problem reinstall system restore tech support troubleshooting uefi usb windows 10
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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