Hello and thank you. I can not find the recovery DVD. I tried downloading the ISO installation media. When it tells me, touch any key to boot... Auto Repair just runs again and does no repairs. Also, can I connect my Windows 10 PC to either my Windows 8 PC or 7 laptop? And can I alternately connect to my SSD?
Hello,
I'm sorry to hear that you're still facing issues with your Windows 10 system. Let's try a few more steps:
1) If the auto repair keeps initiating, you might have to adjust the boot sequence in your BIOS. Try changing the boot sequence so that your computer boots from the Recovery USB/DVD first and not your local hard drive. Here's how you can do it:
- Reboot your PC.
- As soon as your PC starts, press the appropriate key (usually F2, F10, F12, or DEL) to enter your system BIOS.
- Look for the 'Boot' tab and change the boot order so that your Recovery USB/DVD is first.
- Save your settings and exit BIOS. Now try booting from your recovery media again.
2) As for connecting your problematic Windows 10 PC to a Windows 8 PC or a Windows 7 laptop seems like you are thinking about accessing data on your defective hard drive. You can accomplish this by removing the hard drive from your Windows 10 machine and making use of a SATA to USB adapter to connect it to the other computer.
- Please note that physically handling your hard drive needs some delicacy as improper handling can lead to permanent data loss.
3) You can alternately connect your SSD as well. The SSD can be connected to a SATA port on your computer's motherboard. Be sure your system supports the SSD's full capacity before making a connection.
4) If none of the above steps are working, you might want to consider creating a bootable USB with Windows 10. Microsoft provides a tool known as the 'Media Creation Tool' that you can use to create such a USB. This tool downloads the latest Windows 10 installer and formats your flash drive so you can boot from it.
Remember, before performing any of these operations, ensure that all your important data is backed up.
Please let us know if you face any issues or have any queries.