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Problem with installing Windows: Not able to start from the bootable USB drive.

Problem with installing Windows: Not able to start from the bootable USB drive.

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Ametera
Member
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06-27-2021, 07:02 AM
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This has been a recurring problem across several systems over the past few years, yet I managed to find a solution before. This time, though, I must resolve it.

I prepared a Windows 11 installation media on a USB drive (two copies included). In the BIOS settings, I adjusted the boot order to prioritize the UEFI thumb drive for a clean install. When attempting to boot from that drive, even by pressing F4 during startup, the system fails to recognize it. The boot priorities are being overridden, preventing any form of booting from either USB installation media.

I also have an AUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI. Additional assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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Ametera
06-27-2021, 07:02 AM #1

This has been a recurring problem across several systems over the past few years, yet I managed to find a solution before. This time, though, I must resolve it.

I prepared a Windows 11 installation media on a USB drive (two copies included). In the BIOS settings, I adjusted the boot order to prioritize the UEFI thumb drive for a clean install. When attempting to boot from that drive, even by pressing F4 during startup, the system fails to recognize it. The boot priorities are being overridden, preventing any form of booting from either USB installation media.

I also have an AUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI. Additional assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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QunSyBer
Junior Member
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06-27-2021, 11:38 AM
#2
Turn off secure boot.
Deactivate fast boot.
Is the boot menu activated using F4?
It might be triggered by F9 or F10.
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QunSyBer
06-27-2021, 11:38 AM #2

Turn off secure boot.
Deactivate fast boot.
Is the boot menu activated using F4?
It might be triggered by F9 or F10.

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ArtQ_Q
Member
164
06-27-2021, 12:25 PM
#3
Disabled secure boot, disabled fast boot, removed all boot options except for my thumb drives, it still tries to boot into windows (which is now failing).
I have CSM enabled, should I disable that? If one enables it there is an option that says boot from storage devices, then a sub option Boot from Storage Devices: UEFI only or Legacy only. Not sure what to do at this point.
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ArtQ_Q
06-27-2021, 12:25 PM #3

Disabled secure boot, disabled fast boot, removed all boot options except for my thumb drives, it still tries to boot into windows (which is now failing).
I have CSM enabled, should I disable that? If one enables it there is an option that says boot from storage devices, then a sub option Boot from Storage Devices: UEFI only or Legacy only. Not sure what to do at this point.

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PhoeniXFR_PvP
Junior Member
37
06-27-2021, 03:42 PM
#4
It seems the problem is that Windows starts up on my USB drive, but that specific drive is damaged. Removing all USB devices fixes the issue. I plan to purchase a replacement tomorrow and share the update here.
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PhoeniXFR_PvP
06-27-2021, 03:42 PM #4

It seems the problem is that Windows starts up on my USB drive, but that specific drive is damaged. Removing all USB devices fixes the issue. I plan to purchase a replacement tomorrow and share the update here.

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Harib0z
Member
67
06-29-2021, 06:11 AM
#5
The issue involves a problem CSM where W11 needs UEFI with TPM activated. Also, the question asks about creating a bootable USB drive using Windows installation, which is considered the most secure method.
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Harib0z
06-29-2021, 06:11 AM #5

The issue involves a problem CSM where W11 needs UEFI with TPM activated. Also, the question asks about creating a bootable USB drive using Windows installation, which is considered the most secure method.