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Press the ESC key for startup menu issue

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Hello friends

I've been having a problem with my HP desktop computer, Core i3 8th gen, for a few days.

The computer was a bit slow, so I decided to reset it. I noticed that the reset was taking too long, so I unplugged the cables. When I tried to turn it on again, this message appeared on the screen: *press the ESC key for startup menu*.

I need your help, please. Thank you.

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    fabul Posted messages 42155 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   6 066
     

    Hello,

    From another PC, use the MediaCreationTool to download a Windows ISO file (for another PC). For Windows 11, if compatible, you can download it directly to create a USB drive of 8GB or more to reinstall Windows.

    Windows 10
    https://www.microsoft.com/fr-fr/software-download/windows10/

    Windows 11
    https://www.microsoft.com/fr-fr/software-download/windows11

    Once you have the Windows ISO file, you can create your USB drive with Rufus.

    https://rufus.ie/en/

    In GPT mode.

    Boot from it using the Boot Menu key (or Startup Menu?) of the PC (Escape or Esc).

    You can search Google for "[Brand Model] Boot Menu Key”.

    Choose "Custom Installation" (not upgrade).

    No need to format if there is space; if there are data, they will be in a Windows.old folder (which will automatically be deleted after 10 days).

    Install on the same partition, or if you prefer, delete all system partitions and create a new one (this will delete the data).

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