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Lithiumi
Junior Member
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06-29-2016, 11:52 PM
#1
I've tried resetting from inside Windows, but then it would say there's an error and boot me back into the Windows that's on there. I tried making a USB recovery drive, had to get the Surface Go folder and added it to the USB, stuck it in and booted into the USB, threw on my Bit Locker security number when asked, but then it failed again. But this time the tablet won't boot as it says there's no bootable drive, unless I stick in the recovery USB, but as I said before, it just won't finish installing Windows. I got a Framework 12 to replace the tablet and my wife keeps nagging me that she wants this Surface Go 2 tablet, but now it has no Windows to boot into. This is frustrating. Any suggestions?
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Lithiumi
06-29-2016, 11:52 PM #1

I've tried resetting from inside Windows, but then it would say there's an error and boot me back into the Windows that's on there. I tried making a USB recovery drive, had to get the Surface Go folder and added it to the USB, stuck it in and booted into the USB, threw on my Bit Locker security number when asked, but then it failed again. But this time the tablet won't boot as it says there's no bootable drive, unless I stick in the recovery USB, but as I said before, it just won't finish installing Windows. I got a Framework 12 to replace the tablet and my wife keeps nagging me that she wants this Surface Go 2 tablet, but now it has no Windows to boot into. This is frustrating. Any suggestions?

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Sussu
Senior Member
708
07-02-2016, 04:44 AM
#2
Avoid using the Media Creation Tool to build an installer. Instead, use the official tool from Microsoft and attempt to boot from the USB drive it generates.
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Sussu
07-02-2016, 04:44 AM #2

Avoid using the Media Creation Tool to build an installer. Instead, use the official tool from Microsoft and attempt to boot from the USB drive it generates.

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ChirpyJay
Member
104
07-02-2016, 06:43 AM
#3
Great approach! You can attempt the recovery USB setup directly through Windows Settings. Once you have it ready, just download the Media Creation tool on a different machine and follow the instructions.
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ChirpyJay
07-02-2016, 06:43 AM #3

Great approach! You can attempt the recovery USB setup directly through Windows Settings. Once you have it ready, just download the Media Creation tool on a different machine and follow the instructions.

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Shad0wHydra13
Senior Member
716
07-08-2016, 08:19 PM
#4
Use the Microsoft Surface ISO for setup. Standard Windows media is not allowed.
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Shad0wHydra13
07-08-2016, 08:19 PM #4

Use the Microsoft Surface ISO for setup. Standard Windows media is not allowed.

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Faryver
Junior Member
10
07-14-2016, 07:04 PM
#5
Stunning. That’s why I advised users “No more surface devices” when asked—Microsoft’s own first-party gadgets require special Snowflake work to reinstall the OS. It’s unbelievable. Some can’t even retrieve their missing drivers via the Windows update. Total disappointment.
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Faryver
07-14-2016, 07:04 PM #5

Stunning. That’s why I advised users “No more surface devices” when asked—Microsoft’s own first-party gadgets require special Snowflake work to reinstall the OS. It’s unbelievable. Some can’t even retrieve their missing drivers via the Windows update. Total disappointment.

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SidneyPOA
Member
79
07-15-2016, 07:44 PM
#6
Join Microsoft's effort to combine devices! It's really tough Big Grin. Think about using them in large numbers—my mental stability took a hit.
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SidneyPOA
07-15-2016, 07:44 PM #6

Join Microsoft's effort to combine devices! It's really tough Big Grin. Think about using them in large numbers—my mental stability took a hit.

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_GG_Panda_
Member
60
07-16-2016, 09:21 AM
#7
They don't seem to grasp the value of Windows Mobile...
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_GG_Panda_
07-16-2016, 09:21 AM #7

They don't seem to grasp the value of Windows Mobile...

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Hampus07
Member
217
07-18-2016, 07:02 AM
#8
Are you genuinely requiring Windows? Consider Linux or BSD alternatives instead.
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Hampus07
07-18-2016, 07:02 AM #8

Are you genuinely requiring Windows? Consider Linux or BSD alternatives instead.

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kage916
Junior Member
15
07-18-2016, 07:07 AM
#9
You’ve already entered the serial number on the site and downloaded the files as instructed. The tablet works well up to around 30% and then stops. It seems like the recovery image needs to be copied into a Windows installer USB, but there’s a mismatch—Windows version 25H2 from Media Creation tool versus the latest recovery image 23H2. You might need to align those versions.
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kage916
07-18-2016, 07:07 AM #9

You’ve already entered the serial number on the site and downloaded the files as instructed. The tablet works well up to around 30% and then stops. It seems like the recovery image needs to be copied into a Windows installer USB, but there’s a mismatch—Windows version 25H2 from Media Creation tool versus the latest recovery image 23H2. You might need to align those versions.

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Private_HAWK
Member
132
07-18-2016, 08:19 AM
#10
So yes, using the Media Creation tool and transferring over the Surface Go files to the USB before using it fixed the problem and it worked fine! Thanks a bunch @whispous !
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Private_HAWK
07-18-2016, 08:19 AM #10

So yes, using the Media Creation tool and transferring over the Surface Go files to the USB before using it fixed the problem and it worked fine! Thanks a bunch @whispous !

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