Assistance with Windows startup issues.
Assistance with Windows startup issues.
It's quite perplexing! Even after converting or changing the format, the Windows installer from Microsoft might still choose to build the installer in MBR mode. This isn't a user-controlled option with the installer itself. If you're working with an older legacy BIOS system, it will likely enforce MBR mode on the USB. I suggest using Rufus to explicitly set GPT instead.
Sure, I can handle that later. It doesn’t matter until I need to upgrade.
This process will erase your files, so it’s wise to clear them out now. You might try some third-party tools to recover without losing data. Follow these steps from Microsoft for conversion: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows...a-gpt-disk. Converting isn’t ideal—there’s a chance the old MBR partitions remain—but it should still proceed. A fresh install using a GPT installer would be best. Adjust BIOS settings to disable CSM/Legacy after installation.
It seems like you're unsure about the setup process. When generating the installer media, the drive format happens automatically. On older legacy BIOS systems, the USB might revert to MBR during creation. Refer to this guide: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-creat...fi-support. For the USB flash drive or ISO file, pick the ISO option and proceed with the steps using Rufus as outlined.