Problem with starting the PC on Windows.
Problem with starting the PC on Windows.
Access recovery files, open Command Prompt and run chkdsk d: /r. Switch partition as needed for your setup. If not, delete all partitions in Manjaro with Gpart or KDE partition manager and try installing Windows again.
The partitions could be recreated when selecting the drive for OS installation, even though it should remain empty. Have you tried proceeding with the Windows setup process despite this? A video or images would greatly clarify what’s happening during the formatting attempt using the Windows Media, as I’ve never encountered such a situation before. He managed to set up a partition on the 2TB drive and install Windows there, but removing the old UEFI partitions from that drive can be challenging when purchasing another storage for Windows. If you’re certain the drive is non-functional, it’s best to wait until you have a fresh one to avoid dealing with remnants of previous installations.
the BIOS sets the boot order to the first drive, and we tried booting directly from that drive without success. When using BIOS, the screen flashes black briefly and nothing occurs. If my friend is okay with it, we might try Gpart in Manjaro as suggested by @thomas2000, though DiskPart didn't help before. Thanks for all the work!
Consider using Gparted for this setup. The storage layout follows sda/sdb/sdc with unique letters identifying each drive (like Drive A, B, etc.). In the top-right dropdown, pick your desired drive and right-click each partition. Choose "Format To" then select "Cleared" to mark it as unallocated. After finishing, click the checkmark at the top to apply the changes. It won’t work until you save them.
Windows was set up on the HDD while your SSD was connected, causing it to write boot information to the SSD and the system to use the HDD. Since there are issues with the SSD, you won’t be able to start. Remove the SSD and then reinstall Windows on the HDD.