Getting trapped in a repeat setup cycle after updating Windows 10 is frustrating.
Getting trapped in a repeat setup cycle after updating Windows 10 is frustrating.
Recently my computer stopped working suddenly. Every time I tried to open it, it kept showing "Inaccesible_boot_device" and would jump straight to the keyboard setup screen. Both my keyboard and mouse wouldn’t respond, so I figured I needed a USB drive. I used the Media Creation Tool to reinstall Windows 10, but the installation failed because the system told me my hard drive was an MBR and asked me to wipe it using the command prompt from the troubleshooter. I tried the startup repair option, but it reported no errors and suggested shutting down or trying another fix. Eventually, I managed to install Windows normally, though it asked me to restart and then again pointed out missing boot options. Once I removed the USB, it still said no boot device was found and suggested pressing a key to reset. I attempted to wipe the drive again, but some space had disappeared, meaning Windows 10 was installed but the OS couldn’t locate the drive to launch. Anyone have any advice? That would be really helpful. Thanks. My original OS was Windows 7 too. Specs: CPU AMD FX 4300, GPU MSI GTX 1060, 6GB RAM, 750m PSU, 8GB DDR3 RAM, hard drive TOSHIBA DT01ACA100.
Using the Win10 Media Creation Tool during setup, remove any partitions on the boot drive. Once all partitions are deleted, recreate the operating system partition using the tool again. Set the default partition type and format it. After completing formatting, you should be ready to proceed with the OS installation.
I perform regular clean installs of Windows 10 on most computers I handle. With an activation tool, I can install either version completely free. Typically, you just need to remove all partitions on the drive and clear any files from the drive itself. After clicking each section and deleting, check the remaining items in the menu—usually only one item per installed drive should appear. If problems persist, consider wiping the USB drive and rebuilding the OS boot process, as file corruption might be the cause.
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Another approach is to consider whether Windows offers an option to remove a partition or reformat during installation. If so, wiping the drive should also trigger that action. Once the wipe is complete, the Windows recovery tool should present the chance to rebuild the partition and set it up for the operating system.
I noticed the issue after clearing it, but it still shows compatibility warnings. Usually I just proceed with installation. Formatting might change the process? Since clicking format didn’t resolve the problem, it could be a different setup. The "Windows can't install MBR" message suggests a deeper system concern.