windows 10 Toshiba laptop says reboot and select proper boot device

Lynsey_1

Commendable
Jun 6, 2016
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Can't get laptop working keeps saying reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device and press key
 
Solution
try this hard reset, disconnect the power adapter from laptop, remove main battery from laptop, hold the power button down for a 20 count, re-install main battery, reconnect power adapter to laptop, turn on laptop. attempt to access bios.

Colif

Distinguished
Moderator
On another pc, download and run win 10 media creation tool. Create a Win 10 install USB or DVD - if anything else, its a boot disc

change boot order so USB or DVD first, hdd second
boot from installer
on screen after language choices, select repair this pc, not install
select troubleshoot
select advanced
select start up oiptions
select one of the 3 safe modes
pc will restart in safe mode
restart pc and it might be fixed

if this doesn't work, boot from installer again, select repair this pc again
select troubleshoot>advanced>start up repair - this will scan pc and maybe fix start up

if neither of these work, you might need to do a reset.
If there is anything you want to save, try: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-ubuntu-live-cd-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-windows-computer/

boot from installer again, select repair this pc.
on 1st page, select reset this pc
2 choices, save files and settings, or wipe it all. I suggest 1st choice
once you choose, pc will restarts and reinstall win 10

if none of this works, there is a chance its the hdd but we see if this fixes it first.
 

Lynsey_1

Commendable
Jun 6, 2016
4
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1,510


Thanks
I can't get into the laptop to try anything