Not possible to install Windows.
Not possible to install Windows.
My PC mainboard: Msi b450 tomahawk max BIOS updated to the latest version (350). CPU: ryzen 3600 RAM: Corsair Vengeance lpx 16GB, 3200Gpu: gtx 1070 M.2 SSD: samsung 970 evo NVMe m.2 2 HDD: sata I replaced the old SSD with a new one after a year. Windows 10 Pro installation failed because I had to unplug all SATA drives. I tried using a USB drive with Windows tools and Rufus, but still couldn't boot or install. The BIOS recognized all drives, yet I couldn't enter the installation mode. I changed boot settings to UEFI and tried UEFI + legacy. The screen stayed black, then the Windows logo appeared briefly before restarting repeatedly. I haven't entered the installation process. Help is greatly appreciated!
Did you adjust the boot priority to use the USB drive with the Windows 10 installer in the BIOS settings, or did you simply press the designated key at startup to boot from the USB? If the first option was used, Windows could enter an endless restart cycle unless you revert the boot priority back to the SSD. In the second case, the priority change is temporary, so the next reboot will restore the default boot sequence. I also recommend resetting your BIOS to its original settings and restarting before attempting the Windows 10 installation again.
I attempted all your suggestions. Boot priority and the boot menu work with f11. Resetting the BIOS to defaults still displays the same issue and requires a restart.
Have you ever experimented with other bootable media? They can function. I recommend erasing the entire contents of the Windows 10 USB drive completely—don’t just delete or reformat. Download the Windows 10 installation tool again and rebuild the files on the USB. Existing data may be damaged. Disconnect any extra SSDs or HDDs, then remove the NVMe SSD and reinsert it. Try booting from the USB once more to start the installation process.
I just tested it but nothing changed. The USB appears twice—one with the U box and one without it in the UEFI + legacy setup. In UEFI only the version with the U box is shown. Here are the links: https://imgur.com/H56VB3R https://imgur.com/S9EinBH
First of all - your Windows stops working and you cannot boot from usb. This sound like your system works but something is wrong with hardware or bios settings. Must be. Probability that both - USB and M.2 don't work at the same time is almost zero.
I attempted that process and reset my BIOS to defaults. Then I turned off the PC, cut power, removed the battery for five minutes, and put it back. After that, I tried booting from USB again but nothing changed. I reformatted the USB and used Microsoft tools to install a fresh Windows setup, this time selecting both 64-bit and 32-bit versions. Now I see the following screenshots: https://imgur.com/1dA2ANX for Windows 64 and https://imgur.com/eu2zjjZ for Windows 32. On a full restart, I see https://imgur.com/X62WMgL.
You're considering a 32-bit installation, but the issue likely lies with your hardware. Start by verifying cables, power connections, and RAM setup. Replace or reposition memory modules carefully, ensuring only one stick is active at a time. Attempt to boot from your existing drive without formatting it. If you have another machine, test connecting an M.2 drive there. Always perform a full diagnostic before making changes and only proceed if necessary. Sometimes, outdated drivers or faulty components cause these problems.