When your computer can't get into your PE system, it usually means that you're having trouble booting your computer using a pre-installed environment (Windows PE) for system maintenance or recovery. Here are some possible solutions:
Create a PE USB flash drive that supports UEFI mode: If your computer is UEFI firmware, then you need a PE version that supports UEFI booting. You can use tools such as computer stores, Chinese cabbage, etc. to make a UEFI compatible PE boot USB stick.
Modify the BIOS settings: Go to the BIOS settings, turn off the Secure Boot option, and change the Boot Mode from UEFI to Legacy. This allows your computer to boot in traditional mode instead of secure boot mode. After completing the PE operation, remember to change the settings back to the original state so as not to affect the normal start.
Repair with PE tools: If you have a bootable PE media, such as a PE system disk or a Windows installation disk, you can try to use the tools in it to fix boot problems or diagnose hardware failures.
Be patient: Sometimes, PE systems take a long time to load, especially if the hardware performance is low. Try to wait patiently for a while and see if you are able to get to the PE interface.
External external hard diskIf you have important data that needs to be backed up, you can take out the hard disk and connect it to another computer using a portable hard drive case or SATA to USB adapter for data backup.
Check the USB flash drive boot disk issue: Make sure that your USB flash drive boot disk is not damaged and is made correctly. If in doubt, remaking the startup disk can be a good option.
Hot-swappable hard drives: In the case of a complete power failure of the computer, connect the power cable of the ** disk, and then start the computer into the PE system and then insert the data cable, which can sometimes solve the problem of hard disk identification.
Check the BIOS shortcuts: Different brands and models of computers may have different shortcuts to enter the BIOS, please make sure you are using the correct method to enter the BIOS settings interface.
Choose the right PE version: Choose the appropriate PE version according to the age and configuration of your computer. Newer PCs may require a newer PE version to boot properly.
Check hardware compatibility: Make sure your hardware device is compatible with the PE system. If there is an incompatible device, it may cause the PE system to be inaccessible.
Seek professional helpIf none of the above methods solve the problem, you may need to seek professional technical support or contact the computer manufacturer's customer service for consultation.
A1: UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a modern firmware interface standard that provides faster boot and better security. Legacy refers to the legacy BIOS boot method, which does not support new security features such as Secure Boot.
A2: Secure Boot is a security feature of the UEFI firmware that is designed to prevent unsigned operating systems from booting. When installing an unofficial operating system or performing system maintenance, it may be necessary to turn it off in order to boot the PE system.
A3: SSD hard drives usually have faster read and write speeds, which may speed up the loading time of PE systems. However, if the SSD has compatibility issues or firmware issues, it can also lead to the inability to enter the PE system.
A4: In a PE system, you can do a variety of things, including but not limited to backing up and restoring data, disk partitioning, fixing operating system boot issues, running virus scans, and diagnosing hardware issues.
In general, solving the problem that the computer cannot enter the PE system usually involves adjusting the BIOS settings, making and using the PE boot disk, and troubleshooting possible hardware problems. While trying the above solutions, make sure you have a good understanding of the changes you have made so that you don't create more problems.