@Rocks
Can you run Read Universal in EFI shell?
I dont think so, as i cant boot from any USB device. They are all disabled meh ![]()
Can you disconnect main drive and connect it to other system?
I would have to dismantle the surface pro. Not sure if that would be ideal, as I would probably not be able to put it back together ![]()
You have two ways:
1. Replace bootx64.efi in EFI partition (mount it by diskpart).
2. Replace the firmware in BIOS chip by a hardware programmer.
Ok and im guessing to do #1 - I would have to dismantle and remove the hdd? Thank you!
Show screenshot of results in diskpart:
list volume

Sorry for the delay, can you see the attached photo?
Good.
Now do commands:
sel vol 1
assign letter=x
exit
x:
dir
Make a screenshot.
Tried but its not allowing me into the drive partition. Also tried cmd (takeown /F X: /a /r /d y) comes back with user does not have administrative privilages… mehh ![]()
Just do it what I wrote.
when i get to;
x:
Access is denied
Now do commands:
sel vol 1 (ok)
assign letter=x (ok)
exit (ok)
x: Access is Denied
dir
Do in all command line with administrative rights!
duhh!! sorry!

Good. Now do in command line with administrative rights:
bcdedit /enum firmware
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Good! Your system can boot from USB with first priority.
1. Take small USB-stick and format it to FAT32
2. Make a folder with name EFI, then inside it make a folder with name Boot
3. Download Read Universal and unpack it.
4. Rename RU.efi to and bootx64.efi copy inside Boot folder.
5. Try to boot from prepared USB-stick.
It skips the USB and goes straight to windows ![]()
Ive checked the USB by booting on another PC and it works as it should. appreciate all your help!
Your device supports EFI-booting only. And it doesn’t skip boot from proper USB.
P.S. I think you haven’t this device and you’re just man-in-the-middle real owner and me.
Does the USB need to have a specific name? or a specific RU version?