longshanks70
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How do I change the boot sequence in Windows 10? when I used Win 7 the F12 key was used now on my new laptop this function is not here.
thanks
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The user seeks guidance on changing the boot sequence on an HP 255 laptop running Windows 10, initially asking about how to access boot options similar to pressing F12 in Windows 7. Responses indicate that the method depends on the laptop model, with suggestions to use keys like "Esc" or "F9" during startup to access boot menus, especially for booting from a live USB. The overall advice emphasizes using available key prompts during startup to select the desired boot device, with a broader aim of enabling dual booting or live USB booting.
The user seeks guidance on changing the boot sequence on an HP 255 laptop running Windows 10, initially asking about how to access boot options similar to pressing F12 in Windows 7. Responses indicate that the method depends on the laptop model, with suggestions to use keys like "Esc" or "F9" during startup to access boot menus, especially for booting from a live USB. The overall advice emphasizes using available key prompts during startup to select the desired boot device, with a broader aim of enabling dual booting or live USB booting.
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it mostly depends on the model of the laptop; some are [esc] key, others use [F1]
if it is a dual boot system then you can change which one loads by default in advanced system settings
if it is a dual boot system then you can change which one loads by default in advanced system settings
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longshanks70
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hi,
thanks for your reply The model is an HP 255, Win 10 what I eventually want to do is create a dual boot with Linux but at the moment I just want to be able to run it from a live usb so I want to be able to change the boot sequence to do this.
thanks for your reply The model is an HP 255, Win 10 what I eventually want to do is create a dual boot with Linux but at the moment I just want to be able to run it from a live usb so I want to be able to change the boot sequence to do this.
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Press "Esc" or "F9" right away after the power ... Press "Esc" to open a menu that you can then pick your option from or "F9" which should be the boot option
the point is that then means if a single key isn't working for whatever reason you can still get into your system
the point is that then means if a single key isn't working for whatever reason you can still get into your system