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Resolved Strange sound, then boot manager

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by elleno, 2014/10/21.

  1. 2014/10/21
    elleno

    elleno Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi,

    I'm afraid my desktop (HP Pavilion) is about to crash. It makes a weird, brief, fluttering sound when started up, then goes to a black screen that says "Windows Boot Manager " at the top, and below that "Choose an operating system to start or press TAB to select a tool." Windows 7 is highlighted and is the only option. I press enter & it goes to the normal screen. Everything then appears to be normal, but it's not: the backspace key doesn't work at all and last night when the space bar key was pressed, a 4 would appear after each word I wrote. Today the space bar key seems fine. I tried using 2 keyboards & had the same problems with each.

    I am not a newbie but have limited computer savvy. Would appreciate any and all help!

    Thank you!!
     
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  2. 2014/10/21
    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi elleno, Welcome to Windowsbbs! :)

    For your keyboard issue see this link, How to Fix a Keyboard That Has the Wrong Characters.

    For the Windows Boot Manager problem try this method to disable the Windows 7 Boot Selection Menu.

    Also please enter your System Details. It helps us in answering your questions.

    Note: A common error is to forget to show your System Details in your profile:

    Make sure to do the above when entering your System Details, thanks.
     
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  4. 2014/10/22
    elleno

    elleno Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks very much for the quick response & all this info. I added my computer specifications & checked the keyboard settings. For some reason my computer started without a hitch this morning, so will keep the black screen instructions & hope never to need them! Appreciate your help!!:)
     
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  5. 2014/10/22
    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Well keep me posted and please update this thread in a week or so and let me know if everything is working properly.
     
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  6. 2014/11/14
    elleno

    elleno Inactive Thread Starter

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    Happy to report that everything still seems to be fine. Thanks again!
     
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  7. 2014/11/14
    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Thanks for letting me know. :)
     
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