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Cannot boot from USB

I have an Inspiron 7591. I wanted to boot off a USB Stick. However, it wouldn't show the boot list option for the USB. Even the BIOS doesn't recognize it. It boots fine on Inspiron 3521. I turned off secure boot, and PTT(whatever that is). I searched the internet and it said to boot from a USB 2 port. But there are only USB 3 ports in the laptop. How do I fix this ? Thanks in advance.

  • ejn63

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    Posted August 10th, 2020 09:00

    You will need a different system with a more configurable UEFI boot sequence - the Dell Inspiron systems will not boot a GPT partitioned flash drive.

     

    If still under the purchased warranty, click the "Get Help Now" icon on the right to start a live chat session.

     

     

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    Posted August 10th, 2020 01:00

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    Posted August 10th, 2020 04:00

    The way to boot from the flash drive is to connect it, press F12 after the power button a few times, and choose it from the boot menu.

    If you don't see the drive in the boot list, what's on it and how was it prepared?

     

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    Posted August 10th, 2020 06:00

    It's a windows install media. with windows ISO flashed using rufus.

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    Posted August 10th, 2020 06:00

    You're better off preparing that with the Microsoft Windows Media Creation Tool:

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

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    Posted August 10th, 2020 07:00

    well, I have a Bootable Hackintosh installer too. I want to install that to a second ssd. it  boots on my other machine, but not on this one. there is simply NO BOOT OPTION for any USB ! that's why I want the fix

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    Posted August 10th, 2020 08:00

    I have seen that page, but I need GPT to work. Hackintosh needs GPT. any ideas on how to make it work ?
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    Posted August 10th, 2020 08:00

    The Dell UEFI can't work with GPT from a flash drive.

    I won't comment on violating Apple's licensing (and the terms of service of this forum).  I suggest you move any such questions elsewhere, since you may find yourself banned for discussing that here.

     

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    Posted August 10th, 2020 08:00

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    Posted August 10th, 2020 09:00

    Sorry i had no idea that was illegal. I also have ideas on installing Phoenix OS, based on android. I hope you can help me with this. It also needs GPT with UEFI. So it comes under the same thread. cannot boot from usb.