embarassing but unique issue booting from USB drive

[sharonrigs]

left my book4 out in bios to do some things and kids pushed buttons atleast it wasnt a gun. anyway i spent all night so far on reinstalling windows, and i was about to do a victory lap but alas it was taken from me, im getting the loop after this endless F10 was no joy ive tried every option anyone have any suggestions? plz help me samsung community your my only hope.

[Urmi]

Hi sharonrigs,

It sounds like you've had quite a night—sorry to hear you're stuck in a boot loop after all that effort. Since your Galaxy Book4 was left in BIOS and the kids may have changed some settings, here are a few steps you can try to get things back on track:

1. Reset BIOS to Default Settings

   • Power on the device and enter BIOS (usually by pressing F2 or Del during startup).

   • Look for an option like “Load Setup Defaults” or “Reset to Default” and confirm.

   • Save and exit (usually F10).

2. Check Boot Order

   • In BIOS, ensure your boot drive (usually the SSD or Windows partition) is listed first in the boot priority list.

3. Disable Secure Boot (if enabled)

   • In BIOS, navigate to the Security or Boot tab.

   • Disable Secure Boot and save changes.

4. Try Recovery Mode

   • Power off the device completely.

   • Press and hold the Power + Volume Up buttons (or Power + F4, depending on your model) to enter recovery.

   • Select “Advanced Options” → “Startup Repair” or “System Restore” if available.

5. Use a Bootable USB Drive

   • If nothing else works, create a Windows installation USB 

   • Boot from the USB and choose “Repair your computer” → “Startup Repair.”

If you’re still stuck, visiting a Samsung Experience Store might be the fastest way to get hands-on help. Their technicians can check for any BIOS-level issues or hardware conflicts.

[SgtStubby]

Wait until you have to boot into safe mode and windows wont accept your password and you are forced into a bootloop