Windows 8.1 issue, guide to formatting hard drive

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hoempapa21
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09-07-2016, 12:15 PM

The issue starts with the machine repeatedly switching between the desktop and Windows 8 Metro app, making the computer unusable. I don’t have funds for a new operating system, but I’m okay using it just for my Python/HTML workstation. I’m not new to Linux—I already run Ubuntu on my gaming PC—but the boot USB won’t load it. I’d love to format the drive with a BIOS fix, though I’m really inexperienced (16 years old). The laptop is a Compaq CQ58 if that matters. Any advice would be super helpful, and I’m open to getting CSGO skins too—though the chances are slim.

hoempapa21

09-07-2016, 12:15 PM #1

BrickFaceXD
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09-13-2016, 03:19 PM

Are you certain your keyboard is working properly?

BrickFaceXD

09-13-2016, 03:19 PM #2

Are you certain your keyboard is working properly?

Zoe783
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180

09-13-2016, 06:28 PM

I meant quickly switching direction rapidly. That could indicate a faulty keyboard or possibly an issue with the USB connection. Have you tested another keyboard and USB port?

Zoe783

09-13-2016, 06:28 PM #3

I meant quickly switching direction rapidly. That could indicate a faulty keyboard or possibly an issue with the USB connection. Have you tested another keyboard and USB port?

GoodNinja6
Member

09-16-2016, 07:22 PM

It's a laptop, and I'm not sure about the keyboard idea at all. The issue happened after an update from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1, so maybe the driver is the problem. I don't know how to figure this out, but if you have a command to format the drive, it would be perfect!

GoodNinja6

09-16-2016, 07:22 PM #4

_SmilesKillMe
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09-20-2016, 05:57 PM

You ignore all information on the storage device and want it fully formatted. You'll need a Windows disk for this (though tools like gparted might help, they won't reinstall Windows). If you possess a recovery partition (such as an OEM drive), you can execute the recovery and bring the drive back to its original settings.

_SmilesKillMe

09-20-2016, 05:57 PM #5

kip1113
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10-01-2016, 09:01 AM

Start a Windows drive or USB stick, then erase all data and format it.

kip1113

10-01-2016, 09:01 AM #6

Start a Windows drive or USB stick, then erase all data and format it.

sironip
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10-01-2016, 02:44 PM

I don’t understand what you’re referring to. I have an Ubuntu USB on my PC, but when I plug it in and power it off again, it keeps loading back into the same issue.

sironip

10-01-2016, 02:44 PM #7

I don’t understand what you’re referring to. I have an Ubuntu USB on my PC, but when I plug it in and power it off again, it keeps loading back into the same issue.

Hero_Bill
Junior Member

10-03-2016, 05:41 AM

It depends on your setup—some compact or HP devices may not include the IDT audio program by default. Check your device settings or contact support for confirmation. Booting in safe mode can help identify if the issue is related to that program.

Hero_Bill

10-03-2016, 05:41 AM #8

Hermo
Junior Member

10-03-2016, 01:42 PM

I'm having trouble launching any apps, it takes about five seconds before it restarts to the home screen. Even file browsers seem to freeze unexpectedly.

Hermo

10-03-2016, 01:42 PM #9

I'm having trouble launching any apps, it takes about five seconds before it restarts to the home screen. Even file browsers seem to freeze unexpectedly.

TBNRweezy
Junior Member

10-03-2016, 07:02 PM

#10

In safe mode using just the command prompt? Switching to regular safe mode or safe mode with networking won’t change the outcome if the issue remains consistent with what you’ve seen before.

TBNRweezy

10-03-2016, 07:02 PM #10

In safe mode using just the command prompt? Switching to regular safe mode or safe mode with networking won’t change the outcome if the issue remains consistent with what you’ve seen before.

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