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‎07-15-2019 12:59 AM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I bought a used HP ProBook on eBay that's in like new condition. I plan to run Linux on it and I installed it without a hitch via my external Blu ray drive. I decided to put Windows 10 back on, but when I hit “Press Any to Continue” it just hangs and does nothing. I reset the BIOS to the factory defaults, but that did not fix anything, so I'm wondering if there's something in the BIOS I missed that be causing this? Thanks for any help.

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‎07-15-2019 07:31 AM

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Hi:

 

If you are installing W10 from a DVD, you have to go into the BIOS, enable legacy mode and disable secure boot.

 

This info page may be of help...

 

https://www.support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03736054/

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‎07-17-2019 12:22 AM

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Thanks Paul.  I appreciate the help.  It's been a while since I've done this, but I figured Windows 10 would have the necessary drivers to use UEFI?  I'm curious if you wanted to use UEFI, how could you, but need to use a disc to install Windows?  Thanks again.

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‎07-17-2019 07:08 AM

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You're very welcome.

 

You cannot use a DVD to install W10 in UEFI mode.

 

You have to leave the BIOS settings on Legacy boot disabled, secure boot enabled.

 

Then you have to make a W10 UEFI  USB installer.

 

Watch this video.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeEWnXmgyO4

How to install Windows 10 on GPT disk using UEFI bootable USB | Using Rufus
How to install Windows 10 on GPT disk using UEFI bootable USB | Using Rufus
youtube.com/watch?v=UeEWnXmgyO4
PLEASE before doing anything make a full backup. 👉👉 Microsoft Windows 10 - https://amzn.to/2JVAgmG In this tutorial i'll show you how to install Windows 10 on GPT disk using UEFI bootable USB, i'll show you briefly the main differences between MBR and GPT disks so you know why 3 terabyte disks ...
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