New PC setup issue: installation problems due to retaining one SSD and one HDD from the previous machine.
New PC setup issue: installation problems due to retaining one SSD and one HDD from the previous machine.
Yesterday I upgraded my first PC and attempted to set up Windows using the USB installer. I purchased a new Kingston KC3000 SSD and planned to install the operating system there. When I opened Windows Installer, I formatted and deleted two old drives (there were also other drives with limited space that I wasn’t sure about, but I tried deleting everything except the KC3000). I selected the KC3000 and proceeded with the installation. After restarting several times, it would repeatedly boot into BIOS. I changed the boot priority but didn’t see any improvement. I felt frustrated and exhausted, so I fell asleep. Later, I decided to run a clean install again. In Command Prompt I ran diskpart, listed disks, selected the first one (though I thought about cleaning all), and executed clean all. It took about 30 minutes, but there was no confirmation message like “clean successful.” The drive is 931GB. Am I doing everything correctly? Should I simply close the PC and try a different method? I’m still unsure what I’m doing or if I’m following the right steps.
EDIT: I moved the Command Prompt to the left so I could capture the drive list image, but it disappeared. Now I’m uncertain whether it’s actually cleaning or if it will notify me when finished. It’s just a blank prompt window.
EDIT 2: I closed Windows Installer from the top-right corner and now the diskpart prompt is visible again.
EDIT 2: Updated June 15, 2024 – by Deniz Aycicek**
You're considering a specific setup change to access your second Samsung SSD and SATA cable. It sounds like you want to remove the GPU, close the PC via a button, and then reinstall Windows using just the Kingston SSD. This approach could work if done carefully, but ensure you back up important data first.
Unclear why you're so determined to delete every old storage device. It doesn't add value and a basic reformat should suffice. You can recreate the drive if needed. If it starts up correctly, install Windows again. Add the remaining drives afterward.
Hello, I’m having trouble removing those random partitions. It’s a brand new SSD, and I just opened the box last night. (Apologies, it’s in Turkish.)
I believe I succeeded! I didn’t return to BIOS after Windows restarts and I’m now on the desktop. The Ethernet cable didn’t work either. What’s going on? How can I resolve this? The lights are flickering on the motherboard too. Updated June 15, 2024 by Deniz Aycicek