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The computer is currently running Windows (7).

I've tried tapping and holding down F2 but it just boots to windows.

I googled to see if i can find people with similar issues but found none.

I'm wondering if I have to change some setting some where while running windows. or if you guys can tell me how to allow USB boot without going to BIOS that would help.

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  • "while running windows" ehm and you ask us that why? ;) Windows questions are better asked on superuser.com
    – Rinzwind
    Feb 7, 2015 at 20:17
  • This is an Ubuntu issue, they are trying to install it.
    – david6
    Feb 7, 2015 at 20:49

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Try repeatedly pressing F2 while starting the system up instead of just holding it.

I'm pretty sure your on the right track with F2, but if you don't see that on screen please check your laptop manual.

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For Samsung NP300E4C ..

from: Samsung NP300E5C User Manual > Page 75

Turn the computer on. Immediately press the F2 key several times.

You may just have to keep trying. You don't need to change boot-order, as generally better results can be obtained by manually selecting boot device.


More modern laptops, with Windows 8.1, do actively prevent you from accessing BIOS. But, access can be obtained through 'Recovery Menu' within Windows 8.1. This should not be an issue on your laptop (given its age).


UPDATE

Yes, I understood you were on Windows 7.

Please review: superuser.com > cant access BIOS .. on Samsung .. NP270E5V

Suggestions:

  • Try Esc or F10 instead;

  • Try FnF2 (holding down Fn, then pressing F2);

  • Try F2, after holding down Esc during power-on/startup;

  • or contact Samsung support ..

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  • the thing is i cant choose to boot from usb and its a wind 7
    – user267628
    Feb 8, 2015 at 6:43

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