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August 8th, 2014 11:00

Can't boot from USB/DVD Alienware x51?

I've already changed the boot order, and I've heard that you have to change the Boot Mode from UEFI to Legacy.

My question is, if I change the boot mode to Legacy, will that erase my operating system, or cause any damage, or just make my PC not boot.

I'm just wondering if I can change it to Legacy and not have to buy a new hard drive, and reinstall the OS.

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August 8th, 2014 11:00

bump

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August 8th, 2014 13:00

Could I ask what is it exactly what you are trying to do or fix? 

It is an OS reinstall?

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August 8th, 2014 14:00

I'm trying to install different operating systems. (Ubuntu, different versions of Linux)

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August 8th, 2014 14:00

Have you tried the same CD on another PC? 

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August 8th, 2014 15:00

Yes, the DVD works fine on other PCs.

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August 15th, 2014 10:00

And have you test the optical drive with in windows just to make sure is working fine? Are you able to boot from the windows CD? 

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