windows 8 - Boot Loader Issues

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2014-07
  • Dudrine

    I have a Gateway NE series laptop originally running Windows 8. I've had it since November and each time I turn it on a black screen with a blue box appears that says, "Windows Boot Manager, Boot failed.", the next screen says, "No Bootable Device. Hit any key." After hitting a key a grey screen appears that says: Boot option menu 1. Windows Boot Manager (Hitachi HTS543232A7A384) After choosing that option it brings me back to the first screen. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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    Ah... it's the F10 key, and it only works for certain (Windows?) boot options.