Can't reinstall or do a repair install of 8.1
Recently, my new system I built refused to boot. It won't safe boot so I tried a repair install. Both a DVD and a USB attempt just stops after clicking on repair. It will sit for no matter how long I wait. I then tried a recent image
which copied over successfully but made no difference.
Finally, I tried a fresh install and that did the same thing.....it just sits there and does nothing. I left it alone for 2 hours and nada.
So, first, why can't I do a safe boot and next, why is it impossible to do a repair or even a new install? I have no idea what to try next as I can't get any closer to a boot.
Thanks in advance!
I had to go out and turned the system on when I got back and it booted up. I'm going to let it go a bit until I have more time to work on it.
The OS drive is a Corsair SSD with plenty of space and so far, the Corsair Toolbox finds nothing wrong with it.
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