Solved Reinstall Window 11 from usb without Losing Anything.


gigi69 said:
What is live Linux USB?
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A live USB is a portable USB-drive containing a full, functioning, operating system that can be booted from. This allows a person to try out a Linux distro before installation.
 

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glasskuter said:
If you cannot access windows and if you do not have your data backed up, I would think preserving the personal data would be top priority. @bobkn is correct in everything he said.
If the system drive is readable, I would do one of 2 things.
1. Use a live Linux usb boot drive, boot from the usb drive, and copy your personal files to an external drive. I have done this many times. You can use any Linux distro (Mint Cinnamon or Ubuntu is my preference). Using another computer, download it's iso, use Rufus to make your boot drive. Boot from the drive and choose the "TRY" option. You do not install Linux but run it straight off the usb drive...
OR
2. If the drive is removable, put the drive into a usb drive enclosure and connect it to another Windows system to recover your personal data (Note, some devices used eMMC storage and they are soldered to the mobo so can not be removed.)
ubuntu.com

Create a bootable USB stick with Rufus on Windows | Ubuntu

Ubuntu is an open source software operating system that runs from the desktop, to the cloud, to all your internet connected things.
ubuntu.com ubuntu.com

Once your data is preserved, you have several options to try. See if you can get into recovery (hold shift key down while booting) If so, try reset option. Choose reset and keep files.
If that doesn't work, you can use an installation usb drive to get into recovery. Option 7 in this tutorial. Boot to Advanced Startup (WinRE) in Windows 11 Tutorial


If you're unable to reset, you can install windows using this tutorial. Keep in mind there is a possibility that that notebook will NOT run 23h2. I don't know the specs of the device. It's worth a try clean installing 23h2 first.
Clean Install Windows 11 Clean Install Windows 11 Tutorial
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glasskuter said:
A live USB is a portable USB-drive containing a full, functioning, operating system that can be booted from. This allows a person to try out a Linux distro before installation.
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how is this done?
 

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im sorry I got really confused.. lunix, , mint cinnamon, Rufus, ubunto. i did read the link. So I'm guessing the link will make an operating system on the usb and I will be able to get my files? Then should I use Installation media creator i will make on usb from a working system which is win10. This is my bios boot options, nothing for usb.
 

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I cant advise you on setting up a Linux USB but booting to a USB on a Samsung is usually done by repeatedly pressing F10 on your keyboard after pressing on the power button. Stop pressing F10 when you see options or the USB is booting.
 

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    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
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I have read this thread, and as much as the advice is solid, nobody has provided you with a step by step process on how to accomplish anything.
I would honestly consider taking the advice of letting a professional do this. If your SSD has failed, your best option of retrieving your files without error or further corruption would be to get on the phone and get some quotes.
Explaining that the advice given was that via a live Linux distro USB you could retrieve your personal files (if they don’t understand this, don’t use them). Explain that this is your top priority above having Windows repaired. Any attempt to repair Windows (in my opinion) could be fatal to your precious files.

I personally believe that the way to rescue data is to not use a Live Linux system booted onto the laptop, but instead disconnecting the harddisk and mounting it on a different computer. A PC repair shop should be able to do this without drama.
 

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    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
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    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
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    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
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    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
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    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
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    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
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    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
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    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
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    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
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    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
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    M.2 512GB
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    Defender / Malwarebytes
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antspants said:
I cant advise you on setting up a Linux USB but booting to a USB on a Samsung is usually done by repeatedly pressing F10 on your keyboard after pressing on the power button. Stop pressing F10 when you see options or the USB is booting.
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ty. f10 gets me to boot menu as does holding F8. But there is no option for usb boot.
 

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Try entering the BIOS and disabling Fast Boot. And then in the BIOS, if possible, set boot priority to USB first or try F10 again.
 

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    4 x LG 23MP75 - 2 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
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    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
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    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
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PS

The fast boot is likely to be in the “Security” section of that photo you posted. Save it after disabling Fast Boot option and restart.
F10 again. Go back into the boot option to see if the USB is listed.
If no joy, go back in to the Security section and try disabling “Secure Boot” also?
 

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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
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    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
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    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
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    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    4 x LG 23MP75 - 2 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
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    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
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    Logitech G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
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    Kaspersky Premium
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    I’m on a horse.
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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
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    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
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    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
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    …still on a horse.
@antspants I hope this reply comes through. Having an issue with wifi on tablet and I lost what I was typing (thankfully I have a BT keyboard). I did call the local 'pc wizard" since my wizardry is at it's end but he's 3000 miles away but he was very nice to have a chat and listen to my issue. I could not tell him what type SSD I have, first one for me in this laptop. I didn't know it was SSD until I tried to run a defrag haha. I was able to xcopy my documents (5160 files) & downloads (1225) directories from C: users to my Seagate external drive. I haven't used cmd prompt in years so it was kind of fun! I've triple checked to make sure my important ones are on it. Some I had saved to USB drives (tax returns and other important stuff) Ya, I need to clean out, AGAIN. There is a backup on the external from Dec and yup need to do it more often esp for my spreadsheets. I think my next step will be the Installation Media tool from hubby's desktop that runs Win 10. The only issue I have now is finding how it will boot from usb. Only options are "Windows Boot Manager" (default) and "Disabled". I've never seen bios screen like this and it's been a LONG time since I've had to mess with bios, probably back with win 3.1, 95, 98, xp, vista. Thank you for responding again.
 

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antspants said:
PS

The fast boot is likely to be in the “Security” section of that photo you posted. Save it after disabling Fast Boot option and restart.
F10 again. Go back into the boot option to see if the USB is listed.
If no joy, go back in to the Security section and try disabling “Secure Boot” also?
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yes those are under "security" and both on (secure boot control" and "fast bios mode".
antspants said:
PS

The fast boot is likely to be in the “Security” section of that photo you posted. Save it after disabling Fast Boot option and restart.
F10 again. Go back into the boot option to see if the USB is listed.
If no joy, go back in to the Security section and try disabling “Secure Boot” also?
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Ok, fast boot off no option for usb. Here's what i get to turn off "secure boot control" Not sure what to select. Thanks for your help so far
 

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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8550U CPU @ 1.80GHz 1.99 GHz
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    16G
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    Windows Defender
This is great news, Gail.

RUFUS

Download the latest ISO of Windows 11 (Option Two in this tutorial)

www.elevenforum.com

Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft

This tutorial will show you how to download an official Windows Server or Windows 11 64-bit or ARM64 ISO file from Microsoft. Microsoft provides ISO files for Windows Server and Windows 11 to download. You can use these ISO files to clean install or in-place upgrade Windows 11. The Flight Hub...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com

Download RUFUS (Because I believe your laptop came with windows 10? But rergardless)

Rufus - Create bootable USB drives the easy way

Rufus: Create bootable USB drives the easy way
rufus.ie

rufus-4.5.exeStandardWindows x641.4 MB2024.05.22


On your Husbands PC, run RUFUS
Direct RUFUS to the ISO (Click “Select”)
Don’t change anything else on that window
Click START
Choose your settings, click ok.
If your PC wasn’t originally made for Windows 11, or isn’t Windows 11 compliant, make sure the top one is ticked in this image.
If you use an Online Microsoft Account, make sure second option is unchecked.

IMG_4649.png

Let RUFUS create the USB

Work out how to boot from the USB on your PC to install Windows.

(Edited)
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.4890
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    4 x LG 23MP75 - 2 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    100/40Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
gigi69 said:
yes those are under "security" and both on (secure boot control" and "fast bios mode".

Ok, fast boot off no option for usb. Here's what i get to turn off "secure boot control" Not sure what to select. Thanks for your help so far
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I am honestly not sure
When you disabled fast boot, rebooted and went back in to the BIOS. In the Boot tab, was there no option to select the USB?
 

My Computers

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.4890
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    4 x LG 23MP75 - 2 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    100/40Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
That image you posted, is that the actual BIOS?

What happens if you keep pressing F2 after pressing Power on.
It’s just that the BIOS you show with the colourful user interface seems basic. I am wondering if there is a deeper BIOS. The info on your laptop and getting a USB to boot has conflicting info on the web, with different videos showing different BIOS’s
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.4890
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    4 x LG 23MP75 - 2 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    100/40Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
gigi69 said:
yes those are under "security" and both on (secure boot control" and "fast bios mode".

Ok, fast boot off no option for usb. Here's what i get to turn off "secure boot control" Not sure what to select. Thanks for your help so far
Click to expand...
oh poop! I see "usb lan pxe oprom". no clue what it means but it's off. I haven't made boot usb yet
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung Series 9 Notebook NP940X5N-X01US
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8550U CPU @ 1.80GHz 1.99 GHz
    Memory
    16G
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
antspants said:
That image you posted, is that the actual BIOS?

What happens if you keep pressing F2 after pressing Power on.
It’s just that the BIOS you show with the colourful user interface seems basic. I am wondering if there is a deeper BIOS. The info on your laptop and getting a USB to boot has conflicting info on the web, with different videos showing different BIOS’s
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yes it;s much deeper. The colorful UI surprised me. I;m used to simple black n white from the old days
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung Series 9 Notebook NP940X5N-X01US
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8550U CPU @ 1.80GHz 1.99 GHz
    Memory
    16G
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
antspants said:
That image you posted, is that the actual BIOS?

What happens if you keep pressing F2 after pressing Power on.
It’s just that the BIOS you show with the colourful user interface seems basic. I am wondering if there is a deeper BIOS. The info on your laptop and getting a USB to boot has conflicting info on the web, with different videos showing different BIOS’s
Click to expand...
What are you searching for on the web? I'd like to see the videos :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung Series 9 Notebook NP940X5N-X01US
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8550U CPU @ 1.80GHz 1.99 GHz
    Memory
    16G
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Can you see any reference to UEFI in the BIOS. Do you see if the BIOS is UEFI with CSM or just UEFI?

Create the RUFUS USB first, chuck it in the laptop. unless you’re trying to boot to another USB for some reason.

gigi69 said:
What are you searching for on the web? I'd like to see the videos :)
Click to expand...

Just google simple terms like "Samsung Series 9" disable fast boot in bios” or "Samsung Series 9" Boot to USB”

Place “Samsung Series 9” in quotations so as to get more direct results
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.4890
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    PC/Desktop
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    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
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    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
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    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
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    Onboard
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    4 x LG 23MP75 - 2 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
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    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
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    Silverstone 1500
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    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
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    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
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    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
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    Logitech G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
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    Kaspersky Premium
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    I’m on a horse.
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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
This is the bios screen after F2. I'm not sure if other photos came thru, not paying attention. This one said too large so had to crop
 

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    Windows 11
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung Series 9 Notebook NP940X5N-X01US
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8550U CPU @ 1.80GHz 1.99 GHz
    Memory
    16G
    Browser
    Firefox
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    Windows Defender
antspants said:
Can you see any reference to UEFI in the BIOS. Do you see if the BIOS is UEFI with CSM or just UEFI?

Create the RUFUS USB first, chuck it in the laptop. unless you’re trying to boot to another USB for some reason.



Just google simple terms like "Samsung Series 9" disable fast boot in bios” or "Samsung Series 9" Boot to USB”
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yes, right here. I don't think this one attached before. Now I see"usb lan pxe oprom" whateva that means :) i'll ask MR google
 

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    Windows 11
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung Series 9 Notebook NP940X5N-X01US
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8550U CPU @ 1.80GHz 1.99 GHz
    Memory
    16G
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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