Lenovo X230 Won't Boot To Windows
Problem is when I turn the machine on it loads to the Wallpaper but the part where I login isn't there. I can see the pointer but thats it. The pointer is responsive. I've tested the hard drive on another machine and it passes. I've installed a fresh instance of Windows 7 Pro on another drive in this computer and the computer seems to be sound. Machine was working fine up until last night. OS is Windows 7 Pro 64bit.
Safe mode loads to same screen. Last known good config does nothing to help. When the wallpaper loads it will blink sometimes. The cursor is still visible during the blink. I've also attached an external monitor and again no help. I don't think its software since a fresh install works fine on this machine.
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Safe mode loads to same screen. Last known good config does nothing to help. When the wallpaper loads it will blink sometimes. The cursor is still visible during the blink. I've also attached an external monitor and again no help. I don't think its software since a fresh install works fine on this machine.
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William Fulks
Sounds like you may need to reinstall Windows. Have you backed up your data on this machine?
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Files are backed up and accessible from current drive. No full system backup though. :(
That Lenovo ought to have a Factory Restore option. I want to say you hit the F11 key at startup and brings up a Lenovo menu.
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I fixed this problem by booting to a Windows 7 Pro DVD. Chose repair options then a system restore. The system restore said it failed. I restarted the computer with the intention of trying something different and the failed system restore worked. I can access the machine now. Will refresh with the latest updates and see what happens.
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Issue resolved. Points are for y'all efforts. Thanks.