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PC fails to start and enter Windows?

PC fails to start and enter Windows?

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Rei_Delta
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04-08-2025, 05:00 PM
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Hi, I'm facing an issue with my PC not booting into Windows anymore. Initially, when I shut it down, the system immediately returned to the lock screen. After a forced shutdown via the power button, it directly entered BIOS settings without any boot priority. The problem began after deleting a partition on another SSD using minitool. My Windows 10 was installed on disk 0, but removing the partition from disk 1 affected the boot process despite the OS being on disk 0. I'm hoping you can assist me in getting my PC back online.

Specs:
MBD: Asus Strix B550 A
CPU: Ryzen 5700X
GPU: Asus Radeon Vega 64
RAM: Trident Z 16GB
Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB (Disk 0)
Kingston A400 240gb (Disk 1)
PSU: EVGA 750W G
OS; Windows 10
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Rei_Delta
04-08-2025, 05:00 PM #1

Hi, I'm facing an issue with my PC not booting into Windows anymore. Initially, when I shut it down, the system immediately returned to the lock screen. After a forced shutdown via the power button, it directly entered BIOS settings without any boot priority. The problem began after deleting a partition on another SSD using minitool. My Windows 10 was installed on disk 0, but removing the partition from disk 1 affected the boot process despite the OS being on disk 0. I'm hoping you can assist me in getting my PC back online.

Specs:
MBD: Asus Strix B550 A
CPU: Ryzen 5700X
GPU: Asus Radeon Vega 64
RAM: Trident Z 16GB
Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB (Disk 0)
Kingston A400 240gb (Disk 1)
PSU: EVGA 750W G
OS; Windows 10
https://ibb.co/6D3prnP

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Cat_Microwave
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04-08-2025, 05:00 PM
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Windows is known for placing the boot loader on the second drive during installation in a multi-drive setup. For example, the operating system runs on Drive 0 while the boot loader is on Drive 1. Removing or formatting Drive 1 prevents Windows from booting because there’s no boot loader left. Therefore, when installing Windows, it’s best to remove all other drives so the system can boot again. A fresh boot loader must be installed, which involves formatting the OS drive and performing a clean installation. Making all other drives unavailable is necessary for this process.
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Cat_Microwave
04-08-2025, 05:00 PM #2

Windows is known for placing the boot loader on the second drive during installation in a multi-drive setup. For example, the operating system runs on Drive 0 while the boot loader is on Drive 1. Removing or formatting Drive 1 prevents Windows from booting because there’s no boot loader left. Therefore, when installing Windows, it’s best to remove all other drives so the system can boot again. A fresh boot loader must be installed, which involves formatting the OS drive and performing a clean installation. Making all other drives unavailable is necessary for this process.

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Spnky2324
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04-08-2025, 05:00 PM
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Is there an alternative method to make a boot partition on the OS drive without formatting it? Many crucial files are stored there, and a new installation seems like the final option.
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Spnky2324
04-08-2025, 05:00 PM #3

Is there an alternative method to make a boot partition on the OS drive without formatting it? Many crucial files are stored there, and a new installation seems like the final option.

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Aaveenvir
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04-08-2025, 05:00 PM
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As mentioned before, a boot loader is essential for the operating system to start working (to be bootable). I’ll consult our specialists in this area and they might offer alternatives to a standard clean installation. Regarding data recovery, it’s possible too. The suggested approach is:

1. Take off the OS disk.
2. Attach a fresh or empty drive and install Windows there, ensuring you can boot into the OS.
3. Insert the old OS disk as a secondary drive; it will appear as a second drive where you can retrieve your files and transfer them.
4. Then either continue using the PC with the bootable OS on another drive, or reformat the old OS disk and reinstall Windows there.
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Aaveenvir
04-08-2025, 05:00 PM #4

As mentioned before, a boot loader is essential for the operating system to start working (to be bootable). I’ll consult our specialists in this area and they might offer alternatives to a standard clean installation. Regarding data recovery, it’s possible too. The suggested approach is:

1. Take off the OS disk.
2. Attach a fresh or empty drive and install Windows there, ensuring you can boot into the OS.
3. Insert the old OS disk as a secondary drive; it will appear as a second drive where you can retrieve your files and transfer them.
4. Then either continue using the PC with the bootable OS on another drive, or reformat the old OS disk and reinstall Windows there.

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rafetarda
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04-08-2025, 05:00 PM
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I fixed it already and successfully made a boot partition on my OS drive without losing my data. Thank you for your reply.
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rafetarda
04-08-2025, 05:00 PM #5

I fixed it already and successfully made a boot partition on my OS drive without losing my data. Thank you for your reply.

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