Question Windows 11 boot-loops on a dual boot system ?
Question Windows 11 boot-loops on a dual boot system ?
Hello,
My friend is asking me to set up W11 on a new NVMe SSD while keeping his original W10 on another drive. Eventually, he plans to transfer everything over to the new W11 installation.
This system uses a B550 AORUS ELITE V2 motherboard with relatively modern hardware, which supports Windows 11.
I spent a lot of time trying to install W11 from a USB stick, but whenever Windows 11 is installed, it appears as a dual-boot option and the PC restarts if I choose it. W10 still boots fine.
I have tried several fixes:
- Updated BIOS
- Disabled/Enabled CSM support
- Used Media Creation Tool for Windows 11 and Rufus
- Checked the USB stick for bad sectors
- Enabled TPM, reset TPM keys
- Enabled/disabled secure boot
- Used diskpart to remove partitions, clean up the SSD, and convert it to GPT format for W11
- Changed XMP settings
So far, nothing has worked. I’m running out of ideas, even though Rufus allowed installation without strict hardware requirements, it still doesn’t boot. Any suggestions on how to resolve this?
The statement refers to the system restarting, but it is unclear whether it goes back to the dual-boot screen immediately or continues looping until it shuts down and then powers on again.
it restarts to the dual boot menu asking for OS selection, after which you have the option to proceed with Windows 10 (which functions) or Windows 11 (which triggers another restart on the dual boot screen).
The bootloader on the Windows 11 drive might require fixing. It's advisable to use just a single hard drive during OS installation. Otherwise, it may lead to booting issues and even data loss on the active drive.
Consider trying these suggestions, but it's a good idea to back up the Windows 10 drive before applying them to ensure any vital data is preserved on the current drive!
KingLoki’s point is accurate regarding the Windows 11 installation. The dual-drive configuration during setup can lead to incomplete bootloader setup, causing system issues. It may be beneficial to follow KingLoki’s advice of disconnecting the Windows 10 drive temporarily and using a recovery USB to fix the bootloader on the Windows 11 SSD. This approach helps avoid conflicts and could allow Windows 11 to start properly.