After finally receiving help from this forum to enter a log on password my screen continues to
preparing installing windows 64% do not turn off this may take awhile
it's been hours and no changes
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Computer won't boot to cloned hard drive
I twice tried performing a WindowsImageBackup (using a WD My Book external hard drive), first through the built-in Windows system, then through EaseUS ToDo software. In both cases I couldn't get it to restore (the failing hard drive has some bad sectors), receiving the message "Windows cannot find a system image on this computer."
Contacting the support team at EaseUS, they initiated a clone to my new hard drive using SATA-to-USB. It took 2 1/2 days! Nevertheless, the cloned drive appears initialized, partitioned, and healthy when I checked Disk Management using the SATA/USB.
However, when I installed the cloned hard drive and turned on the computer, all I get is the HP logo.
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Re: I have a HP Stream and its asking for password, and I also erased firmware
Enter 62761894
Regards,
DP-K
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Re: Bios password.
You're welcome 
All the best,
DP-K
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Re: After updating the BIOS, my Spectre is no more booting anymore.
Prego.
All is good.
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Re: Laptop works but stuck at loading screen
Prego.
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Re: Preparing message
One option would be to perform a clean installation as detailed in the guide on the following link. Note: At the activation screen, select 'I don't have a Product key' - Windows will activate automatically once the installation has completed.
http://www.howtogeek.com/224342/how-to-clean-install-windows-10/
Regards,
DP-K
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Re: Pavillion 15 notebook crashing & LED power indicator orange/off/white blinking.
Hello, thankyou @Raj1788.
I have since fixed my laptop, I just left it charging overnight and it worked fine the following day after a bunch of windows updates.
If the problem percists, I will bear your advice in mind.
Thanks again,
TJ.
I have since fixed my laptop, I just left it charging overnight and it worked fine the following day after a bunch of windows updates.
If the problem percists, I will bear your advice in mind.
Thanks again,
TJ.
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Re: Computer won't boot to cloned hard drive
Hi
Is the cloned drive plugged in as the primary HDD on the primary HDD connector?
Does the BIOS show the cloned drive?
I assume that the clone has the BOOT/EFI partitions cloned over.
So how many partitions are on the new disk?
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Re: Computer won't boot to cloned hard drive
Hi CF4. Thank you for your fast response!
The BIOS recognized the cloned HDD when I had it attached via the SATA/USB. Disk Management showed it as Disk 1 (Disk 0 is the still-operational failing HDD). It was initialized, partitioned, showed that it had the same amount of GBs that are on the original HDD, and said "healthy" (however, when I checked the EaseUS ToDo log, there was a "failed" symbol, probably due to some bad sectors. Nevertheless, the copying process was indicated as "successful").
But when I put the cloned drive in the notebook itself and turned it on, all I got was the HD logo.
The new disk has four partitions, replicating the original.
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Re: Computer won't boot to cloned hard drive
Hi
So 4 partitions, same as the old one.
So it is setup as HDD primary?
Now my BIOS Boot Manager is set to lookup and load a SPECIFIC HDD.
Storage - Hard drives - ST1000LM024 - Manufacturer - Seagate
Not a newly replaced cloned drive, however exact the data is.
So I use a Windows install disk, Microsoft Creator tool and drop to the DOS prompt.
Then you can try System Recovery Options / Advanced Options shown in the screenshots.
NB: - W10 Begin with the Automatic Repair, then Startup Settings etc.
From either the C:\ or the X:\ prompt try the following
cd boot
bootrec /FixMBR
bootrec /FixBoot
bootrec /RebuildBCD
If in doubt please ask.
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Re: failed bios update
Hi
HP support is offline, so my best effort is...
Try with a Flash Drive.
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02693833
Turn off the notebook.
Plug the notebook into a power source using the power adapter.
With the notebook off, press and hold the Windows logo key and the B key at the same time (WinKey +B).
NB: On some notebook models, it might be necessary to press and hold the Windows logo key and the V key (WinKey +V).
While pressing those keys, press and hold the Power button on the computer for 2 to 3 seconds, and then release the Power button but continue to hold the Windows logo key and the B or V key until the HP BIOS update screen displays or you hear a beeping sound (usually 8 beeps).
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Re: Computer won't boot to cloned hard drive
I don't have it set up as HDD primary yet, as so far it has only shows up when I attach it via SATA/USB. Is this a step I am missing, CF4?
Right now, if I install it inside the notebook, I'll only get the HP logo, and can't even get to Command Prompt (it beeps when I try the usual buttons at start-up).
If I use my the repair disc I made when I attempted the WindowsImageBackup, it'll get me to the Advanced Options screens that you included in your screenshot. Is there something I should try from there?
As far as the other instructions you so nicely included in your response: WHOOSH! Right over my head!
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Re: Computer won't boot to cloned hard drive
OK
POST Power On Self Test
BIOS
Boot Loader
Then a nice install of an OS takes over.
POST seems to be Functioning, BIOS is doing it's job pointing to a failed/faulty HDD
The Boot Loader is not picking up the strain.
https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-a-boot-sequence-2625814
After the POST, BIOS will attempt to boot from the first device listed in the boot order. If that device is not bootable, BIOS will attempt to boot from the second device listed, and so on.
So change your Boot Sequence and maybe it will pick up, try using F9 to select the external device.
Fit the clone in place of the faulty unit.
If I use my the repair disc I made when I attempted the WindowsImageBackup, it'll get me to the Advanced Options screens that you included in your screenshot. Is there something I should try from there?
From either the C:\ or the X:\ prompt try typing the following
cd boot
bootrec /FixMBR
bootrec /FixBoot
bootrec /RebuildBCD
If the above FAILS then please try:-
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/repair-master-boot-record-mbr-windows
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/install-windows-7-from-usb
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/install-windows-10-from-usb
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Re: I have a HP Stream and its asking for password, and I also erased firmware
That didn't work?
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Re: I have a HP Stream and its asking for password, and I also erased firmware
In that case, I would guess your System Disabled code is prefixed with a 'i' - if that's correct:
Enter 44496613
Regards,
DP-K
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Re: Computer won't boot to cloned hard drive
Thank you very much, CF4. Please confirm if I've got this correct:
With my old HDD still in the computer, I attach my cloned HDD with the USB, then get into CMD when I start the computer.
I select the attached HDD as the primary.
I shut down computer and transpose the hard drives.
When I start up BIOS should recognize the new hard drive as the primary.
If the above fails, then try booting with the repair disc and typing the instructions you indicated.
Although my intention was to restore a WindowsImageBackup, the cloned hard drive that EaseUS' support team initiated will only contain my files and I'll be forced to reinstall Windows 10?
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How to boot from USB stick on CQ70-116EA
Hi
Trying to boot an old Presario CQ70 from USB stick and despite having the settings in the BIOS to do so I cannot get a BOOT from USB stick to proceed.
Any help would be much appreciated as I am trying to avoid the trash can for this old but still perfectly operational machine :)
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Re: How to boot from USB stick on CQ70-116EA
Hi,
Try using the boot manager option as follows.
Start the notebook, insert the flash drive and Shutdown the notebook by holding down the power button for 10 seconds.
Tap away at the esc key as soon as you press the power button to enter the Start-up Menu and then select the Boot Options Menu ( f9 ).
Use the arrow keys to highlight the flash drive option and hit enter.
Regards,
DP-K
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No power. All lights are off. Laptop do not switch on.
Was not using my laptop for 3 month. Now it does not working. Does not charging. All lights are off.
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