No operating system download, system in reboot/restart loop

GDB2222

The ebay listing says it comes with windows on it. So you can probably insist on Curry’s installing it for you. However, if you download the windows installer onto a usb stick that should work okay, and it might be easier.

J_B

GDB2222 said:

The ebay listing says it comes with windows on it. So you can probably insist on Curry’s installing it for you. However, if you download the windows installer onto a usb stick that should work okay, and it might be easier.

Yes, but you can be sure that Currys will put loads of carp on as well, whereas if you d/l the iso from MS you don't get this bloatware

OnlyTheBestWillDo

Send it back for a full refund if within the allotted period. Not acceptable.

ann_droid

Hi
Some of my solutions are old and may not work,
the best solution is Sulphuric Acid.  OR
Try...



For the OS?




If in doubt please ask.

debitcardmayhem

ann_droid said:

Hi
Some of my solutions are old and may not work,
the best solution is Sulphuric Acid.  OR
Try...



For the OS?




If in doubt please ask.

Erm it’s a lenovo

ann_droid

I know, and when I get my Lenovo in September I will try the above.

Unfortunately, fulfilment of your “ASSEMBLY IdeaPad 3 ” has been delayed because of this. 
Your new estimated shipping date is: 04/09/21

But removing the power works with most devices, and 
Fools rush in                      did I not.

CoastingHatbox

That guide posted by @ann_droid will work with any given laptop.

I'm surprised by this to be honest, the machine should have been shipped with Windows 10 fully pre-installed + recovery partition. 3x boot failure should result in Windows booting from the recovery partition and displaying a list of recovery options.

The only thing you should have to contend with is the 'out of the box experience', which is the 'Hi we are getting things ready for you' and answering a slew of questions about connecting to a network, creating an account, enabling Cortana, device id, opting into/opting out of all the privacy invading features.

Personally I'd be tempted to return the thing and obtain a refund.

tsoprano

All sorted - many thanks to all who helped!

Le_Kirk

tsoprano said:

All sorted - many thanks to all who helped!

Glad to read that but how did you sort it please?