System partition removed and all BIOS functionality disabled. Please seek assistance.
System partition removed and all BIOS functionality disabled. Please seek assistance.
I possess a Samsung laptop that encountered a winload.exe problem. I used a USB drive to create a bootable version with Windows 10, which allowed me to launch it. It prompted me to select the Windows installation location. Thinking about starting fresh, I removed all partitions, including the main one, and attached a photo of what I did before making the error. As shown in the picture, I deleted Drive 0 and Drive 1 completely, even the primary partition. The setup asked if there were manufacturer files, which I ignored and reformatted everything. Then I combined Drive 1 into a single 16 GB partition. When I tried to proceed with Windows installation, after the initial copy, the laptop only displayed the Samsung logo and then stuck on that screen. Pressing F2 or F4 instructed me to wait, but nothing happened. Please assist me, I’m really worried. I’ve also removed the hard drive from the laptop and restarted it, but it still shows the same Samsung screen. Help is urgently needed!
If you have no data you need to recover delete ALL partitions from drive 0 and then select the drive 0: Unallocated space to install on.
I'm unsure what to say, as the bootloader or BIOS might be stuck on one of the partitions you wiped on Drive 1. A repair shop could help, but it may require returning the device to Samsung. Once fixed, Samsung laptops include a factory reset feature (F4 option on the screen) that can restore your system without deleting everything.
It seems you're asking whether you should try recovering data before reinstalling Windows. If you just need a functional system, booting from the USB installer again should work. It looks like the original installation might have been removed.
I only require a functional Windows setup on this laptop, that's all.
You're having trouble getting your device to boot from the USB again. It seems the system isn't recognizing it properly, and pressing F2 or F4 just waits without doing anything. Even with a new USB that works elsewhere, it doesn't boot on your laptop. You might want to try resetting the USB connection, checking for any damage, or ensuring the USB is properly seated. If the issue persists, consider formatting the drive or consulting Samsung support.