PC Boot problem

**jmarket** · 09-10-2018, 05:48 PM

Hi @RondVierkant and welcome to PCHF

The reason it boots into BIOS is because it can’t detect a hard drive / SSD. When you go to the BOOT tab, what do you see?

**RondVierkant** · 09-10-2018, 10:11 PM

Hi jmarket, thanks a lot!

Windows is installed on my SSD, and it seems to want to boot from that drive if I understand correctly?
I’ve made some screen though.

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**jmarket** · 09-10-2018, 10:14 PM

There should be a Boot Option #3 called Windows Boot Manager. It’s missing, which means Windows is not recognized.

**Malnutrition** · 09-10-2018, 10:16 PM

Download the Ultimate Boot CD for windows.

Start the video below at 53 minutes.

Follow the instructions for using the Ultimate Boot CD.

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**RondVierkant** · 09-10-2018, 10:17 PM

That’s weird, I’ve had the same version of windows for a few years now. Seems odd that it’s not recognized anymore all of a sudden.
Thanks though, I’ll look into it!
Can this also be the reason my OC doesn’t work any longer or are they seperate problems?

**Malnutrition** · 09-10-2018, 10:18 PM

Prior to doing the steps with the disk I linked you to, I’d reset your bios to default settings.

**RondVierkant** · 09-10-2018, 10:20 PM

Alright I’ll look into it right away.
Thanks a lot!

**Malnutrition** · 09-10-2018, 10:28 PM

As an alternative, the Falcon Boot CD can do the same.

**RondVierkant** · 09-10-2018, 10:51 PM

Alright I’m a total noob when it comes to this stuff… I installed the ubcd on a usb and made it boot from that usb. However I can’t get it to boot like it does in the video. Any ideas?

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**Malnutrition** · 09-10-2018, 10:59 PM

Try each option until you reach the screen in the video. Been a while since I used the disk myself.

**RondVierkant** · 09-10-2018, 11:52 PM

Alright I finally got to where I needed to go in the video, except when I try to do what the guide says, I get an error message:
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**Malnutrition** · 09-11-2018, 05:51 AM

OK, let’s try this.

You may still be able to grab your files.

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Backup your data using Puppy Linux

These instructions come courtesy of phillpower2 from our technical section.
[HEADING=1]===================
Required Hardware
CD Burner (CDRW) Drive,
Blank CD,
Extra Storage Device (USB Flash Drive, External Hard Drive)[/HEADING]
1. Save these files to your Desktop/Burn Your Live CD:

[ul]
[li]Download Latest Puppy Linux ISO (i.e.: lupu-528.iso)[/li][li]Download BurnCDCC ISO Burning Software[/li][/ul]

There are instructions on how to boot from flash drive with puppy here

[ul]
[li]Open BurnCDCC with Windows Explorer[/li][li]Extract All files to a location you can remember[/li][li]Double Click[/li]https://sites.google.com/site/canned...rnCDCCIcon.PNG
BurnCDCC
[li]Click Browse[/li]https://sites.google.com/site/canned...owseButton.PNG
and navigate to the Puppy Linux ISO file you just downloaded
[li]Open/Double Click that file[/li][/ul]
IMPORTANT: Adjust the speed bar to CD: 4x DVD: 1x

[ul]
[li]Click Start[/li]https://sites.google.com/site/canned...tartButton.PNG
[li]Your CD Burner Tray will open automatically[/li][li]Insert a blank CD and close the tray[/li][li]Click OK[/li][/ul]

Puppy Linux Live CD will now be created

2. Set your boot priority in the BIOS to CD-ROM first, Hard Drive Second

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[li]Start the computer/press the power button[/li][li]Immediately start tapping the appropriate key to enter the BIOS, aka “Setup”[/li][/ul]
(Usually shown during the “Dell” screen, or “Gateway” Screen)

[ul]
[li]Once in the BIOS, under Advanced BIOS Options change boot priority to:[/li][/ul]
CD-ROM 1st, Hard Drive 2nd

[ul]
[li]Open your ROM drive and insert the disk[/li][li]Press F10 to save and exit[/li][li]Agree with “Y” to continue[/li][li]Your computer will restart and boot from the Puppy Linux Live CD[/li][/ul]

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3. Recover Your Data
Once Puppy Linux has loaded, it is actually running in your computer’s Memory (RAM). You will see a fully functioning Graphical User Interface similar to what you normally call “your computer”. Internet access may or may not be available depending on your machine, so it is recommended you print these instructions before beginning. Also, double clicking is not needed in Puppy. To expand, or open folders/icons, just click once. Puppy is very light on resources, so you will quickly notice it is much speedier than you are used to. This is normal. Ready? Let’s get started.

3a. Mount Drives

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[li]Click the Mount Icon located at the top left of your desktop.[/li]https://sites.google.com/site/canned...xMountIcon.PNG
[li]A Window will open. By default, the “drive” tab will be forward/highlighted. Click on Mount for your hard drive.[/li][li]Assuming you only have one hard drive and/or partition, there may be only one selection to mount.[/li][li]USB Flash Drives usually automatically mount upon boot, but click the “usbdrv” tab and make sure it is mounted.[/li][li]If using an external hard drive for the data recovery, do this under the “drive” tab. Mount it now.[/li][/ul]

3b. Transfer Files.

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[li]At the bottom left of your desktop a list of all hard drives/partitions, USB Drives, and Optical Drives are listed with a familiar looking hard drive icon.[/li][li]Open your old hard drive i.e. sda1[/li][li]Next, open your USB Flash Drive or External Drive. i.e. sdc or sdb1[/li][li]If you open the wrong drive, simply X out at the top right corner of the window that opens. (Just like in Windows)[/li][li]From your old hard drive, drag and drop whatever files/folders you wish to transfer to your USB Drive’s Window.[/li][/ul]

For The Novice: The common path to your pictures, music, video, and documents folders is: Documents and Settings >> All Users (or each idividual name of each user. CHECK All Names!) >> Documents >> You will now see My Music, My Pictures, and My Videos.
Alternatively search for Main drive >> Users >> Username

Remember to only click once! No double clicking! Once you drag and drop your first folder, you will notice a small menu will appear giving you the option to move or copy. Choose COPY each time you drag and drop.

If you’re doing this to recover from a virus or malware infection, (or even if you’re not), DO NOT copy executable files (.exe, .scr. etc…) if any of these files are infected you could be copying the corruption over to any new device/computer. Just copy documents, pictures, music, or videos.

YOU ARE DONE!!! Simply click Menu >> Mouse Over Shutdown >> Reboot/Turn Off Computer. Be sure to plug your USB Drive into another working windows machine to verify all data is there and transferred without corruption.
Congratulations!

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**RondVierkant** · 09-11-2018, 09:22 AM

Well, I don’t have a burner in my pc lol… Damn it, I’ll ask around maybe one of my friends has one

thank you very much!

**Malnutrition** · 09-12-2018, 01:38 AM

You can put this on a usb as well.

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