Boot Failure
My device powers on, but doesn’t boot properly. What can I do to resolve the issue?
- Note the error message(or lack of one) on the screen in case you need to submit a ticket.
- a. If it hangs at a blank screen (blue or black) or reports no boot device available, remove any USB or flash memory devices (USB drive, SD Card, memory stick, etc.) from the computer and retry.
- b. From another computer, launch the Quick-IT program from the desktop to submit a ticket to your Site Based Technician.
- c. If your Site Based Technician is unavailable or your site does not have one:
- i. Contact the Help Desk at 702-799-3300
- or
- ii. For Windows – Attempt Recovery
- A. If it is crashing “blue screen error messages”
- i. Power the device off and back on.
- ii. Select the F8 key on your keyboard to launch the boot menu
- iii. Select Last Known Good Configuration (advanced)
- B. If you still cannot get the system to start up properly:
- i. From another computer, launch the Quick-IT program to submit a ticket to your Site Based technician.
- or
- ii. Contact the Help Desk at 702-799-3300
- A. If it is crashing “blue screen error messages”
- ii. For Windows – Attempt Recovery
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