Some users reported that they cannot reload their old Windows 7 operating system and they received an error message.
> I reinstalled windows 10 and after finished the installation i select restart > instead of choose what to keep, and now my computer can not load windows 7. > When i go the BIOS, it says no operating system found. I press ESC and then go to > Boot Options, and look for the windows 7 operating system to load it, but it > does not work. when i press ESC it goes to the boot options menu again. if i go > to Advanced Options, it also does not work.
However, in this article, we will explore the best troubleshooting steps for you to follow.
- Reloading Windows 7 is an easy process, but many players reported that their PC restart was not successful.
- In order to use Windows 7 again, you need to use the System Recovery options and you will need a special Windows 7 license key.
Restart the PC
- Press the Restart button a few times (it may vary, usually 4-8)
- During restarts, BIOS will be loading.
- Once you see the Windows logo, press the Shift key 3-4 times
- The Shift key will be stuck into 1st Boot Device menu
- Choose your Optical drive
- Save and exit BIOS
Update the BIOS
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Restart your PC > press F2 or F12 to start the BIOS.
Locate the BIOS update option and press the Enter key. - Restart your PC and check if the error still occurs.
Reformat the hard drive
- Press Windows + R keys to launch the Run dialog box.
- Type diskmgmt.msc and press Enter.
- From the Disk Management window, select the drive from which you want to reset the operating system.
- Right-click on the drive and select “Erase” from the context menu.
Use the System Recovery Options
- Press the Windows key + S hotkey, enter recovery, and select Recovery options.
- Click Get started to open the window in the shot directly below.
- Select the Troubleshoot option, and click the Advanced options button below it.
- Select the System Restore option.
- Then select the Show more restore points option.
- Select the 7 days option, and click the Next button.
- Select a restore point.
- Click the Next button to confirm the restore point.
- Select the Scan for affected programs option, and click the Finish button.
Perform a Clean Boot
- Press the Windows key + X and select Task Manager.
- Right-click on the svchost.exe process and choose End task.
- Click on Start, type cmd, and select the Run as administrator option from the search results.
- In the Command prompt, enter the following command and press Enter: net stop wuauserv
- Perform a Clean Boot and run the Device Manager