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TehStratosHD
Senior Member

492

06-03-2016, 01:01 AM

I am setting up a new computer and planned a clean installation of the latest Windows version. I used the Windows 10 media creation utility, formatted a USB drive, and loaded the ISO file onto it. However, when I attempt to boot from it, I see an error: "An operating system wasn't found." I tried disconnecting any drives that don’t have an OS and pressed Ctrl + alt + Del to restart. The message suggests checking for other drives with operating systems first. I’m unsure why the ISO is searching for an OS when I expect a fresh install.

TehStratosHD

06-03-2016, 01:01 AM #1

CaptainTacos
Member

06-04-2016, 04:02 AM

No, I didn't use a boot USB creator like Rufus or Daemon.

CaptainTacos

06-04-2016, 04:02 AM #2

No, I didn't use a boot USB creator like Rufus or Daemon.

LemonFighterMC
Junior Member

06-04-2016, 04:09 AM

I've also made additional bootable drives in this area.

LemonFighterMC

06-04-2016, 04:09 AM #3

I've also made additional bootable drives in this area.

BriMinecrafter
Junior Member

06-04-2016, 06:19 PM

Tried using Rufus again for the same purpose.

BriMinecrafter

06-04-2016, 06:19 PM #4

Tried using Rufus again for the same purpose.

theepicman320
Junior Member

06-13-2016, 03:00 AM

You can't simply add the ISO file; you must employ the Media Creation Tool to generate an install disk using the flash drive. From there: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windo...ol-install

theepicman320

06-13-2016, 03:00 AM #5

You can't simply add the ISO file; you must employ the Media Creation Tool to generate an install disk using the flash drive. From there: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windo...ol-install