So, I downloaded some custom themes for Windows and it replaced some of the system files. But, when I went to play Squad (video game) it said something like: EAC Launch error "untrusted system file" explorerframe.dll so I knew that it didn't like it so I opened command prompt and typed in sfc /scannow to fix the "corrupted" files. It said that it had successfully fixed them and I needed to reboot, so I did that. As I watched it reboot it came up with MSI logo and then the black screen, I moved my cursor and it appeared but then it started flickering. Then, I restarted my computer thinking that it might need a couple of reboots but the same thing happened. I got no "Windows has failed to start" or anything like that, so I started to panic. I restarted and restarted until I finally reached that error screen. I entered command prompt and did the did the scan again, it said it had found and fixed corrupt files. Once again, I restarted my computer and AGAIN a black flickering screen. I restarted and restarted till I got to the windows error screen and went onto the safe mode option which then restarted my computer. I then had a load of options one was safe mode so I pressed the correct F (whatever number it was) but nothing happened, then I noticed the LEDs weren't on, my keyboard wasn't even on. After like 1 min my computer switched off. I did this about 4 times and I gave up. What am I supposed to do?
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Windows 8.1 flickering black screen on boot with cursor // unable to access safe mode
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TechyInAZ
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can you go into your BIOS? if so, try updating it and see if you can then go into windows.
Either way, wow, I've never seen windows act like that before.
Either way, wow, I've never seen windows act like that before.
TechyInAZ
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TechyInAZ
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You know the key to get into the BIOS? If so, right when you restart, as the screen turns black, just spam out that key as many times as possible until you see the BIOS come up.
TechyInAZ
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And nothing? Try a few more times. If not, there should be a way to get into the BIOS via reset button, but i'm not sure if your computer is new enough for that. What are your system specs?
TechyInAZ
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Ah that's why. Disable fast boot for the time being. I've gotten the weirdest issues with windows when fast boot is on.
I hope that fixes it, if not, still try and update the BIOS.
I hope that fixes it, if not, still try and update the BIOS.
TechyInAZ
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TechyInAZ
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Go to your motherboard manufacturer's website, go to support, then punch in your mobo's model number, then look for the BIOS and download it (the version you use on the thumb drive). Once you download it, put the file in the thumb drive, then go back into the BIOS and look for the bios update utility to update the BIOS.
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James Mason
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You probably killed your windows... I gather it's not working at all.
If you insert a windows install USB or DVD is the problem still there in the install menus?
If you insert a windows install USB or DVD is the problem still there in the install menus?
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I wonder if dism would fix it since its unlikely the files replaced were added to image as well.
is there anything on C drive you want to rescue? try making this on another PC: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-ubuntu-live-cd-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-windows-computer/
Might be best runnning a reset though means reinstalling all programs again. Can keep files/settings
Repair options off installer disc: https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1008253/
is there anything on C drive you want to rescue? try making this on another PC: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-ubuntu-live-cd-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-windows-computer/
Might be best runnning a reset though means reinstalling all programs again. Can keep files/settings
Repair options off installer disc: https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1008253/
Right, sorry I haven't responded I sort of gave up. Thank you all for your replies and time.
I (we) do have the original Windows installer and I have Ubuntu installed (would that help?) My uncle built my first PC, which he installed Windows on it, then I built my own and put the old hard drive in the new (which obviously had Windows on it). Right now, unfortunately, my uncle is in Scotland and he probably has the Windows DVD since heinstalled it, but I'll have a look.
I (we) do have the original Windows installer and I have Ubuntu installed (would that help?) My uncle built my first PC, which he installed Windows on it, then I built my own and put the old hard drive in the new (which obviously had Windows on it). Right now, unfortunately, my uncle is in Scotland and he probably has the Windows DVD since heinstalled it, but I'll have a look.
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