i tried f10...saved the changes and exit. but again it's the same issue. please help. thanks in advance

amm1008

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Jan 7, 2015
2
0
4,510
My laptop is not starting.
Getting the "Press the Esc key for Startup Menu".
Please help.
Thank you
 

gilbadon

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Jun 16, 2008
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Uhh, from the limited information you provided, it sounds like your boot configuration is messed up. You may need a new hard drive. Can you be more explicit. It is difficult to help with such little information.
 

amm1008

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Jan 7, 2015
2
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4,510
Actually the battery was down and laptop switch off.
i left it to charge and now when the switch it on, i am getting the "Press the Esc key for startup menu".
Please help. i have to submit my work my end of this month.
Thank you in advance
 

amd4lif3

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Oct 20, 2014
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oh no you have work on it i was just about to say that your hdd is posibly corrupted , if you have another pc then put your hdd in that and try to get your work back (you will need to get past the permissions