Install Windows 10 on a brand-new PC using only a USB or DVD, without any additional tools.
Install Windows 10 on a brand-new PC using only a USB or DVD, without any additional tools.
You can place the ISO file onto the empty spare HDD, but using it as the boot media won’t work directly. The OS will need to be installed onto the NVMe SSD from the HDD first.
It seems like you're expressing frustration. Let me know how I can help!
As mentioned by @myselfolli, using an internal drive might be an option, though it's something new for me. Typically, I rely on Rufus to write the ISO onto a USB stick... but tools like Rufus only recognize removable drives. If you own an external HDD, Rufus should handle that. Otherwise, you might need to refer to a tutorial such as this: http://bootableusb.net/make-bootable-ext...indows-78/. I haven't tried the linked guide yet, but it seems plausible based on what I see.
Yumi handles all types of drives, including external ones, so you're welcome to give it a shot. However, if you don't have a USB stick and it's causing trouble, then the next issue might be something else entirely—like not having a mouse or keyboard. Just get that pendrive and you'll be fine.
The simplest option is to simply connect a USB drive and use it, then restore the files afterward.