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1PeteLankston
Sep 12, 2022Copper Contributor
Reinstall windows led to boot loop
After being asked to reinstall windows as the insider update would not install, I am now stuck in a ‘boot loop’. Running on a dell inspiron, the laptop loops the dell logo and welcome and then switch...
Reza_Ameri
Sep 12, 2022Silver Contributor
Do you have access to the Windows installer file through the DVD or USB?
If yes, try boot with it and perform installation.
You may also try force shutdown twice to load the Windows Recovery Environment and perform troubleshooting from there.
If yes, try boot with it and perform installation.
You may also try force shutdown twice to load the Windows Recovery Environment and perform troubleshooting from there.
- 1PeteLankstonSep 12, 2022Copper Contributor
Reza_Ameri it was a purchase from a refurb company, so no disc etc, is it downloadable? Currently getting this message now. Very worried as this was advised for me to do and now it seems I’ve lost all my work.
- Reza_AmeriSep 12, 2022Silver ContributorAre you using Windows 10 or Windows 11?
In case you have access to another PC, you may create the installer media by downloading it.- 1PeteLankstonSep 12, 2022Copper ContributorWindows 11, the insider wouldn’t install. Was told to do a reinstall, but left with what looks like a wiped laptop! How do I create the installer media? Thank you so much for your help!