Attempting to set up Windows 10 on a laptop that had a prior damaged update
Attempting to set up Windows 10 on a laptop that had a prior damaged update
(P.S. this guide will nuke EVERYTHING on your computer, if you need a guide to maintain your data and are willing to put in the work to find and recover your files please let me know, but get ready to spend hours sifting through files if this is the case.) Step 1: Find yourself a functioning PC, and a thumb drive with at least 8GB in capacity. Step 2: Download the Windows Media Creation Tool here , and then install it. Step 3: Start the tool, and tell it to create the media and then install it on your Thumbdrive. Step 4: Go into your BIOS and prioritize the USB drive in Boot Order. Step 5: Begin the installation, and select the option "I don't have a key", the key is already tied to your computer and will verify after installation. Step 6: When available select the option "Custom Installation" and then format your partitions. Step 7: Follow on screen steps to complete the installation, and select preferred options. Step 8: Redownload everything while you wait for Windows to update.
Save the W10 ISO file onto a USB stick, reboot and switch on from USB (adjust boot sequence to F10), then proceed with the setup steps.