Facing issues with extracting factory windows from an SSD.

ASpray
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10-05-2023, 01:16 AM

Hey there! I just got a new laptop and didn’t format it right away. As it started acting up, I installed GhostSpectre, but I ran into some issues. My Windows boots fine, the BIOS sees my SSD, but during installation it doesn’t show up at all—even when using DiskPart. On C: all files are marked as "write only," yet they don’t appear on the install screen. I’ve tried a few things: checking regedit and adjusting the WriteProtect setting, using both GTP and MBR, disabling BitLocker, and installing Intel RAID drivers (though Windows says it’s not supported). What’s going on?

ASpray

10-05-2023, 01:16 AM #1

Kute_Kirby
Member

10-05-2023, 03:26 AM

Initiate a live boot, generate a bootable image, and prepare the SSD for formatting.

Kute_Kirby

10-05-2023, 03:26 AM #2

Initiate a live boot, generate a bootable image, and prepare the SSD for formatting.

Narwhal_Plays
Member

10-22-2023, 01:09 PM

For Windows 7 or 8 installation, you must use a completely updated ISO file for NVME drives to ensure compatibility.

Narwhal_Plays

10-22-2023, 01:09 PM #3

For Windows 7 or 8 installation, you must use a completely updated ISO file for NVME drives to ensure compatibility.

Neosylis
Member

11-06-2023, 09:16 AM

Thank you for the response. I'm setting up Windows 10 on a minimal system, which functioned well on another device with an SSD. This one seems to be causing issues, and I'm unsure if special drivers are required. I'll check further.

Neosylis

11-06-2023, 09:16 AM #4

Adabelle
Senior Member

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11-08-2023, 04:12 AM

I might attempt this, though I worry it won’t work properly afterward. Then I’d be stuck with a heavy burden until I resolve the issue.

Adabelle

11-08-2023, 04:12 AM #5

I might attempt this, though I worry it won’t work properly afterward. Then I’d be stuck with a heavy burden until I resolve the issue.

tymo1510
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11-17-2023, 04:56 AM

I actually gave it a shot. It's really terrible—performance is worse than a normal Windows setup, and there are missing components that make it unstable. Things like the optimized Pagefile/Services/Scheduled/Search Indexer require the drive to be fully formatted. I managed to install Ghost Spectre without too many problems, but based on what I've seen, I wouldn't recommend it. The performance is extremely poor, and it's unclear what other changes they made. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

tymo1510

11-17-2023, 04:56 AM #6

Aphiniti
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11-17-2023, 11:35 AM

Thanks for the tip! I understand why I haven’t done a live boot yet—my main concern is formatting and avoiding extra files. I’m trying to find some solutions before jumping in. By the way, your gaming performance was impressive too!

Aphiniti

11-17-2023, 11:35 AM #7

Thi3uM_BzHash
Member

11-17-2023, 07:36 PM

The setup needs to be compatible with the current system specs. Older versions lack NVME support but function with SATA SSDs. You should use a newer installer that includes NVME or proceed with the Windows 10 version. Testing is essential to confirm compatibility.

Thi3uM_BzHash

11-17-2023, 07:36 PM #8

MCMaster2731
Junior Member

11-17-2023, 07:55 PM

Thanks! I’ll attempt to use the official Windows version and check if the issue persists after a Live Boot. The problem seemed to appear when formatting from the Live environment.

MCMaster2731

11-17-2023, 07:55 PM #9

Thanks! I’ll attempt to use the official Windows version and check if the issue persists after a Live Boot. The problem seemed to appear when formatting from the Live environment.

Creeperkilll
Member

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11-25-2023, 07:42 AM

#10

Unfortunately, the previous attempt failed; I've saved the newest Windows setup utility, but it isn't appearing in the installer.

Creeperkilll

11-25-2023, 07:42 AM #10

Unfortunately, the previous attempt failed; I've saved the newest Windows setup utility, but it isn't appearing in the installer.