Problem Accessing Boot Screen After Upgrade
May 8, 2009
I have recently upgraded from the Beta to the RC. All went well, except for one issue. I can no longer access the boot screen to choose which of my dual-boots I want.
I have a wireless USB desktop, and whereas previously this was available to access the boot screen, since the upgrade it is only available after the Windows splash screen shows.
Has anyone else experienced this? If so, is there a fix?
It's not a major issue at present, but could turn out to be if, for any reason, I need to access my XP boot.
(I know that I can more than likely access it if need-be by connecting a PS2 keyboard, but I would like to avoid that hassle if possible)
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* it turns on & I CAN get into advanced menus
* it will not repair itself no matter what
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* ive Tried all tricks such as F8, Alt & F11 etc..... to get into advanced menu settings - all lead to the black screen
* everything i click on enter leads to a black screen - only a white curser appears.
its as if there is no way of accessing the computer disc/ hard drive in anyway from boot up. there is clearly a hardware problem but i cannot access anything internal beyond ordinary & advanced menus i just keep being led to the black screen & no activity. the menus work & that is all. i run Windows 7 on a Dell inspiron 1564.
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