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    Samsung ultrabook boot loop SOS

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Beccyjo, Jan 12, 2013.

  1. Beccyjo

    Beccyjo Newbie

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    Hi

    I bought a Samsung ultrabook last week. I'm still in the process of transferring my files onto it, however I just tried to turn it on and instead of booting up to my windows 8 home page, it goes to 'boot menu.' There are two options:

    1.SATA HDD:: Hitachi HTS545050A7E380
    2. Windows Boot Menu

    If I try either of these it just loops back to the same screen again.

    If I tab across to App Menu, I can enter setup, but I have no idea what to do in there!

    Any words of wisdom would be very much appreciated!

    Thanks
     
    Beccyjo, Jan 12, 2013
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  2. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    Set the boot device priority in BIOS as your hard drive and see if it still loops (unless your HDD is already set as the foremost boot option). It could be that there is something wrong with the bootmgr on the hard drive.

    See if you can enter safe mode if the above fails: How To Boot Into Safe Mode On Windows 8 (The Easy Way) - How-To Geek
     
    Prostar Computer, Jan 14, 2013
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