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nancyre
02-13-2021, 09:38 AM
I tried to do a factory reset on husband's laptop. Unfortunately I did not know it was a Windows 8 upgrade to Windows 10. I tried to do a factory reset and it failed.
I got stuck in a LOOP and said it had a bad restart. I tried everything I can think of. ANY IDEAS ? I now have a unusable machine.

dewilson58
02-13-2021, 09:40 AM
start up in the Safe Mode ??


At the sign-in screen, hold the Shift Key down while you select Power > Restart. After your PC restarts to the Choose an Option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. After your PC restarts, a list of options should appear. Select 4 or F4 to start your PC in Safe Mode.

retiredguy123
02-13-2021, 09:50 AM
It may be time for a new laptop.

Microsoft doesn't even recommend upgrading to Windows 10 from older versions any longer.

nancyre
02-13-2021, 10:34 AM
Tried that and the trouble shooting - unfortunately because it was a 8 to 10 upgrade I haven't been able to fix it

nancyre
02-13-2021, 10:35 AM
Not even getting to the start up screen