Installation fails on a non-main SSD drive.

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memee56200
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11-09-2025, 08:51 PM

I tried WoeUSB for Linux, which aims to mimic Windows Media Creator. It encountered issues because all my devices are running Linux, or possibly have stolen SSDs. After installation, it copied data to the SSD but then triggered this error. I have a functional PC without an SSD, though. If your advice doesn’t help, would moving that SSD to the other machine and installing Windows there work?

memee56200

11-09-2025, 08:51 PM #1

Sham55
Junior Member

11-09-2025, 10:30 PM

The image is too tiny to display any text, so are you removing all current partitions from that SSD before proceeding to the next step in the installer?

Sham55

11-09-2025, 10:30 PM #2

The image is too tiny to display any text, so are you removing all current partitions from that SSD before proceeding to the next step in the installer?

lunathealicorn
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11-26-2025, 07:51 AM

You're seeing a BIOS/UEFI warning about preparing for the next boot stage. Check if your BIOS is up to date and that the UEFI configuration matches your system requirements.

lunathealicorn

11-26-2025, 07:51 AM #3

You're seeing a BIOS/UEFI warning about preparing for the next boot stage. Check if your BIOS is up to date and that the UEFI configuration matches your system requirements.

Tea_Rex
Member

11-26-2025, 02:27 PM

Your BIOS/UEFI is configured correctly, with TPM, secure boot, and CSM disabled. This should not cause any issues.

Tea_Rex

11-26-2025, 02:27 PM #4

Your BIOS/UEFI is configured correctly, with TPM, secure boot, and CSM disabled. This should not cause any issues.

maxinger_2
Junior Member

11-26-2025, 05:39 PM

What specifications do you have? Are you setting up a 10 or an 11 model?

maxinger_2

11-26-2025, 05:39 PM #5

What specifications do you have? Are you setting up a 10 or an 11 model?

FakieLife
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11-28-2025, 08:47 AM

Sorry for the picture, the SSD appears free of partitions. Windows created one during installation. I tried again, but using NTFS formatting didn’t fix the problem.

FakieLife

11-28-2025, 08:47 AM #6

Sorry for the picture, the SSD appears free of partitions. Windows created one during installation. I tried again, but using NTFS formatting didn’t fix the problem.

RG48
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12-06-2025, 04:06 AM

Ryzen 5 7600X 6700XT works well with Windows 10 and Windows 12, but there are similar problems on Windows 12 as well.

RG48

12-06-2025, 04:06 AM #7

Ryzen 5 7600X 6700XT works well with Windows 10 and Windows 12, but there are similar problems on Windows 12 as well.

Stellars1139
Member

12-06-2025, 06:08 AM

You also have the tool I used to convert the ISO to the flash drive here: https://github.com/slacka/WoeUSB

Stellars1139

12-06-2025, 06:08 AM #8

You also have the tool I used to convert the ISO to the flash drive here: https://github.com/slacka/WoeUSB

Papyrule
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12-06-2025, 07:22 AM

Please confirm which drives you want to exclude from removal. For SATA connections, simply disconnect the cables. Full removal of M.2 devices requires more than just unplugging. Your current boot sequence is available—let me know if you'd like to enable CSM.

Papyrule

12-06-2025, 07:22 AM #9

minerbob354
Member

12-06-2025, 03:10 PM

#10

I activated the BIOS settings and it caused my computer to fail to boot; I had to take out the CMOS battery to restore defaults, But deleting the storage devices didn’t help.

minerbob354

12-06-2025, 03:10 PM #10

I activated the BIOS settings and it caused my computer to fail to boot; I had to take out the CMOS battery to restore defaults, But deleting the storage devices didn’t help.

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