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General Computer Support / Re: Unlock Drive

« on: May 25, 2015, 06:31:05 am »

Inspiron NoteBook 15 (Inspiron3521)

Unknown reason, attempted boot showed MBR error 1 & 2 Used MBRWizard to fix MBR. Subsequent boot showed Disk Error.

Ran chkdsk /r....no errors!

Next, F2 into BIOS which showed Legacy mode w/optional UEFI BOOTgreyed out.

F8/F12 No Boot Priority available in Boot Manager.

As reported earlier I WAS able to boot into normal Windows via Window Boot Manager and Refresh/Reset.  USB available (No built-in DVD player).  Due to further attempts to correct problem, I no longer can boot in Windows via Windows Boot Manager.

Obviously, no internet now available. Somehow, I screwed this up too. 3rd party tools assessible via USB which has Win 8.1 installation files &  is bootable to Windows Install (Logo) page which gives assess to Refresh, Reset, Advanced Options etc. via Repair this PC lower left of page.

CrystalDiskInfo & GSmart show HD in good health.

Have not tried Paragon stuff which is  tranferable from my other PC to problem NoteBook via its USB.

Repeat current state:  Windows not available.  Only USB Win 8.1 installation.

Paragon stuff next!

I get the feeling that I have reduced my options to a full install of Windows 8.1.

TIA

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General Computer Support / Re: Unlock Drive

« on: May 24, 2015, 11:13:25 am »

Boggin:  I used MBR Wizard to fix MBR errors 1 & 2, confirming with bootrec fixMBR, fixBoot, and RebuildBCD in Commnd Prompt.

Now when I boot, I get the following:  "Realtek PCIe Controller Series v.125 etc.  PXE-E61:Media Test Failure, check cable.
"PXE=M0F" exiting PXE ROM.  No Boot Device Found, press any key to reboot..   NO CIGAR!!

If I hit F8 & F12  during boot I can get to BIOS and select Window Manager which takes me to normal Windows. Other BIOS optons inoperable.

When I boot from bootable USB containing Win 8.1 Installation, I get to " Repair Your Computer/TroubleShoot/Refresh or Reset your PC.  When I choose Refresh, I get the "Unlock your Drive" and try again.

I will try Paragon & report back.

Willy2.....I will search for Unlocker

Thanks guys!

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General Computer Support / Unlock Drive

« on: May 24, 2015, 08:14:40 am »

Using Win 8.1 64 bit

Attempting to use Recovery option, "Refresh your PC,"  I receive message instructing to UnLock Drive.

I have googled this to near death, but i have not found a method to unlock the drive.

TIA,

spooz2

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General Computer Support / Windows 8.1 Login Problem

« on: May 07, 2015, 04:29:59 pm »

For some unexplicable reason, my wife's Win 8.1 login page does not show the local account info, namely, her email address and box for password.

She, obviously cannot sign in.

TIA for your help.

spooz2