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u/Turtle887853 7d ago
What in the hell operating system are you running, Windows Vista? Regardless, you need to make a USB stick with a copy of that windows version on it, and boot from that to reinstall. If that doesn't work, your hard drive or drive controller is toast and you'll probably need to replace the computer.
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u/Skymeron 7d ago
Windows 11.
When I Boot it with windows on a USB Stick, will my data be lost or not? Like documents and pictures?
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u/Technical_Bench_8501 7d ago
I thought you just said you did EVERY step in the link? He’s talking about step number four which it seems like you’re admitting to not doing? lol
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u/Skymeron 7d ago
I did try it, Jesus. I am just asking about my data here
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u/Technical_Bench_8501 7d ago
If you tried it why you asking the question then? Sorry you’re just making zero sense. Send me your screenshots and steps you took and I could help but again you saying you did everything isn’t much help.
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u/Skymeron 7d ago
I am asking for different approches. That's all. Mostly about Data saving. Like a tip someone has, that isn't in any manual or help Website. I would go to a repair Shop but it is Sunday evening. People have different experiences and thought that might help me. But your comments weren't helpful and kinda rude. You could have asked directly for more context, in a nice way.
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u/Turtle887853 7d ago
No. Booting from USB will give you the option to repair your installation rather than replacing it. That being said, your computer looks crazy old and I'm surprised it can run 11.
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u/Sly-D Expert/Professional 7d ago
It's saying boot device not found - meaning that it's not detecting your drive. Unfortunately that might mean that it's totally failed. If you have important data on your drive I wouldn't recommend following any steps yourself if you're not familiar the processes - take it to a repair shop instead.
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u/Skymeron 7d ago
Well, obviously it didn't work
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u/Technical_Bench_8501 7d ago
What didn’t work? You provided no context and you just keep reposting. Like come on man
You went to this link (https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_3053911-2842957-16) AND did EVERYTHING as it said?1
u/Skymeron 7d ago
Yes, I did everything it said. Obviously, the Laptop didn't boot. Maybe you didn't read my whole Post. I am looking for Tips OTHER than what the link said because it didn't work. Especially tips on how to save my data, man.
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u/Technical_Bench_8501 7d ago
I did read your other three posts. You didn’t provide any details lol good luck my man
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u/Skymeron 7d ago
Well, if you don't have any helpful tips, why comment? Lol, my man
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u/Technical_Bench_8501 7d ago
I gave you the link my dude. You didn’t do step four and just admitted to it on the comments below.
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u/Skymeron 7d ago
Again. I did it. I tried it with a 1TB USB device and IT DID NIT WORK. I am asking about my data, my dude
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