HP Notebook 250 64 bit Windows 7+ Ubuntu Dual Boot - Not starting!
Hello,
I have dual boot installed on the above mentioned laptop. While working, I was prompted to update flashplayer. Once the update was complete, the computer restarted and the usual dual boot menu did not appear. The machine keeps attempting to load it, fails then reverts back to shutting down and starting again. I ran diagnostic and the machine passed both hard drive and memory tests.
I have UEFI on the machine and have therefore tried to look for solutions here:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c01442956#N150
nothing applies since I don't get any error messages. Nevertheless, I tried a system reset, which did nothing.
This is some of what my system information outputs:
Notebook Model: HP 250 G1 Notebook PC
Product Number: H6Q66EA#ABU
Serial Number: [edited]
System Board id: 1854
Bios Version : F.3A
Any help would be valuable. Thank you!!!!
Hi,
I was prompted to update flash player while workign and did so. After restarting, the laptop won't start. No error messages, no login menu, no dual boot menu. I ran diagnostics and both memory and hard drive tests passed. I have UEFI on the machine and therefore tried the link:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c01442956#N150
However, none of the options apply since I don't get any error messages. I nevertheless tried a system reset, which did nothing.
My product number is: H6Q66EA#ABU
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!!!
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