Unable to boot in UEFI mode & Legacy Mode running perfect

[hannanshaikh]

HI,

I have been problem in My Notebook pavilion AB-029TX , So i decided to clean install windows. I downloaded Media Creation and created ISO then using rufus I created bootable USB, Here Something happened I inserted USB then in BIOS menu it wasn't showing us so I changed to Legacy and It showed up, again while selecting HDD partition it gave me warning that windows can't be install on this drive as it is GPT drive, I gone through YouTUbe and found soluthion using CMD I cleaned drive first and then using convert GPT command i converted to GPT and I m shocked my all partitions were deleted I installed windows on default partition and you know HP logo at start up gone showing windows and windows booting in Legacy mode.. I am using it for couple of days in Legacy mode so can you please help me to find out where i did mistake or where i was wrong, What will I do if I want to Install on UEFI and boot using UEFI mode.

Thank you.

[CF4]

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@hannanshaikh wrote:

HI,

I have been problem in My Notebook pavilion AB-029TX , So i decided to clean install windows. I downloaded Media Creation and created ISO then using rufus I created bootable USB, Here Something happened I inserted USB then in BIOS menu it wasn't showing us so I changed to Legacy and It showed up, again while selecting HDD partition it gave me warning that windows can't be install on this drive as it is GPT drive, I gone through YouTUbe and found soluthion using CMD I cleaned drive first and then using convert GPT command i converted to GPT and I m shocked my all partitions were deleted I installed windows on default partition and you know HP logo at start up gone showing windows and windows booting in Legacy mode.. I am using it for couple of days in Legacy mode so can you please help me to find out where i did mistake or where i was wrong, What will I do if I want to Install on UEFI and boot using UEFI mode.

Thank you.

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Hi

So let it taken 1 part at a time.

Product Name: Pavilion AB-029TX

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

As to the Secure Boot / GPT it may be too late to find and recover the partitions, my method would be to make a DVD/USB with gparted on it.

GParted is a free partition editor for graphically managing your disk partitions.
With GParted you can resize, copy, and move partitions without data loss, enabling you to:

• Grow or shrink your C: drive
• Create space for new operating systems
• Attempt data rescue from lost partitions

The Windows Creator Tool doesn't need or use Rufus, it is a standalone item.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
and a HOW2 is here...
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/install-windows-10-from-usb

So perhaps you can try the Microsoft method?

Directory of S:\Download
03/05/2018  13:17        19,119,064 MediaCreationTool1803.exe
               1 File(s)     19,119,064 bytes

If in doubt please ask.

[hannanshaikh]

I want to know how can i use my system in UEFi Mode any steps to clean install windows again in UEFI

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This First part only works when a valid Recovery Partition is enabled.
If it displays an error message then move onto the Second Part:-
OR if you have data you wish to try and save using the XCOPY command.
Then create your own Repair/Recovery/Rebuild/Re-install media or buy a set from HP.

Turn off the computer.
Disconnect all connected devices and cables, Media Drives, USB drives, printers, & faxes.
Remove media from internal drives, and remove any recently added internal hardware.
Do not disconnect the monitor, keyboard, mouse, or power cord.

Turn on the computer and repeatedly press the F11 key, about once every second,
until the Choose an option screen is displayed, and then continue.

On the Choose an Option screen, click Troubleshoot, and work your way through the screens.

Second Part:-
This may require another PC. Find and Download your .iso from…
(You will need a NON_OEM key for W7);
W8.x and W10 should activate automagically from their embedded licence key.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

For when it’s a NON MS OS ( iOS / Linux ) creating the install media.
www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO

A 3rd party site is (Courtesy of @CherylG)...
http://getintopc.com/softwares/operating-systems/windows-7-home-premium-free-download-iso-32-bit-64-...

Expand/Extract/Burn the iso Image onto a DVD/USB as needed.
Microsoft’s Creator Tool will make the required DVD or USB.

Even though it has NO actual HP software/drivers included, you may be able to
XCOPY the C:\Users\* area onto a ‘large’ USB stick, via the Command Prompt.

You’ll need to try various drive letters; D:..-..Z: until it’s matched - could be G; mine’s S:

C:\>XCOPY C:\Users\* S:\ /e /i /h (then files like those 3 listed below get copied over)

C:\Users\desktop.ini
C:\Users\All Users\agent.1509128044.bdinstall.bin
C:\Users\All Users\HP Deskjet 2540 series\Help\flash\zoom.swf

Then you can try System Recovery Options / Advanced Options shown in the screenshots.

NB:- W7 Try running a Startup Repair more than once for a full fix.
NB: - W10 Begin with the Automatic Repair, then Startup Settings etc.

From either the C:\ or the X:\ prompt try the following

cd boot
bootrec /FixMBR
bootrec /FixBoot
bootrec /RebuildBCD

If the above FAILS then please try:-
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/repair-master-boot-record-mbr-windows
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/install-windows-7-from-usb
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/install-windows-10-from-usb

You need to select Secure Boot and GPT in the BIOS.