Connecting an external hard drive to a computer before turning on the system can confuse the device when loading the operating system. When a computer hangs after the BIOS splash screen while being ...

If you have a bootable USB drive, you can boot your Windows 10 computer from the USB drive. The easiest way to boot from USB is to open the Advanced Startup Options by holding the Shift key when you ...

When you’re troubleshooting your computer or installing a new operating system, you may need to “boot from a disc” or USB device (like an external hard drive or flash drive). Here’s what that ...

Download Windows ISO Create a Bootable USB or DVD drive Boot from the media and choose “Repair your computer.” Under Advanced troubleshooting, choose Startup Repair If you cannot boot into Windows ...

Every Windows PC usually starts from the built-in hard drive, as the term “Windows PC” implies. This is because the Microsoft operating system is not anchored in or with the hardware, but is installed ...

Here's why it's recommended for every Windows user to have a Windows 10 boot drive around at all times. Jason Cipriani is based out of beautiful Colorado and has been covering mobile technology news ...

I'm trying to find out of a USB thumbdrive (or flashdrive) can be setup to be a bootable drive. I know that a lot depends on the computer, but if the BIOS has an entry for USB Boot Device to be the ...

The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) on your PC controls fundamental operations, such as guiding the computer on how to boot up and managing communication between the operating system and hardware. On ...

When you boot a computer, and all it shows is a black or blank screen with a blinking cursor (it may look like an underscore), then it means the BIOS or UEFI is attempting to boot from a source other ...

I woke up this morning, turned on my computer and walked away. When I came back a few minutes later, the monitor was black except for an amber light indicating the lack of a signal. The computer was ...

You can troubleshoot an old PC at your home. In addition to common issues to look for, there's another task you should take on -- create a bootable USB drive. I know, I know. The first time I heard ...