I have everything in placeto flash my bios but....

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by triggat, Nov 3, 2010.

  1. triggat

    triggat MDL Member

    Feb 18, 2009
    199
    13
    10
    #1 triggat, Nov 3, 2010
    Last edited: Nov 3, 2010
    I have everything in placeto flash my bios but there is one problem

    I have everything in place to flash my bios (Hp dv5) but presently I have Daz's loader installed. I know I must uninstall the loader before I do any flashing. Do I need to reboot after I uninstall the loader, and if so will the system lock me out or still allow me in and give the chance to flash? I want to know exactly what to expect I don't want to be caught off-guard by any surprises. I would appreciate a set of instructions that will allow me to uninstall the loader and to flash with out losing the present state of my files and documents.

    Thank you.
     
  2. Tito

    Tito Super Mod / Adviser
    Staff Member

    Nov 30, 2009
    18,681
    18,589
    340
    Well, uninstall the loader, reboot and u get either XX days remaining to activate or ur copy of windows isn't genuine etc.... [depending on the date, when u installed Windows 7]

    Then prepare ur flash drive for bios flashing, plug it in, reboot, boot into flash drive and re-flash the bios....

    Again after restarting, u will get the same Windows desktop. Then open DAZ's loader and press Install. It will automatically install the matching cert and key and u will be activated!!!
     
  3. triggat

    triggat MDL Member

    Feb 18, 2009
    199
    13
    10
    #3 triggat, Nov 3, 2010
    Last edited: Nov 3, 2010
    (OP)
    So I take that my files, documents and settings will not be affected.
     
  4. dareckibmw

    dareckibmw MDL Expert

    Jun 16, 2009
    1,201
    1,360
    60
    Dude, backup your documents first, just in case! you never know what might happen.....I'm not saying anything :p
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
  5. triggat

    triggat MDL Member

    Feb 18, 2009
    199
    13
    10
    #5 triggat, Nov 3, 2010
    Last edited: Nov 4, 2010
    (OP)
    Thanks I know (done that)...but that still didn't answer the question.
     
  6. Tito

    Tito Super Mod / Adviser
    Staff Member

    Nov 30, 2009
    18,681
    18,589
    340
    If u do a bios update, then they will be safe. Because, the worst case is to brick ur mobo but hdd willn't be affected.... :p
     
  7. triggat

    triggat MDL Member

    Feb 18, 2009
    199
    13
    10
    #7 triggat, Nov 3, 2010
    Last edited: Nov 4, 2010
    (OP)
    Glad to report that everything went smoothly and dandy....one more successful BIOS MOD.....bye loaders! Thanks Tito for filling in the blanks.
     
  8. Tito

    Tito Super Mod / Adviser
    Staff Member

    Nov 30, 2009
    18,681
    18,589
    340
    Welcome dude...... ;)