I switched my PC from Legacy to UEFI mode and now it won't boot up. I'm using Windows 10, and I even changed my drive to GPT before making the switch. I've tried switching back, but nothing works. I'm really worried about this situation, especially since I have important files on the drive. Can anyone help me figure this out?
3 Answers
Have you checked the BIOS settings? When I switched from MBR to GPT for UEFI, I had a similar problem until I noticed the boot order. My Windows drive wasn't set as the first boot option. Once I adjusted that, everything booted fine! Definitely worth a look.
Should I try booting from all my drives one by one to see if any of them work?
I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with this. It sounds frustrating! If you've set it back to Legacy and it still won't boot, you might want to try creating a bootable USB with Windows installation media. This way, you can attempt repairs or reinstallation without losing your files, assuming they’re backed up.
That's a tough spot! Just remember, if there's anything super important on that drive, don’t panic. If you can access the drive through another computer or a live USB, you might be able to save those photos and files before trying other fixes.
Yes, I can get into BIOS. Should I check the boot order there?