Set up your Windows 10 system.
Set up your Windows 10 system.
Hello! For your friend, you should choose the Windows installation USB drive when booting from the boot drive. This ensures they get the correct operating system.
Consider your needs and the device compatibility before deciding. Booting from the UEFI may offer better performance, while a regular Sandisk is more portable.
The SSD reports it's "partitioned," meaning it has separate sections or partitions for different files. This usually indicates the drive is set up with multiple partitions, which can affect how you install the operating system. To load the OS, you'll need to format the SSD properly and ensure it's recognized correctly.
Indicates the SSD has been formatted before, not necessarily containing data yet—it could be a previous version. Your HDD must be partitioned either through the wizard or via the operating system.
You're asking about choosing between "SanDisk" and "UEFI SanDisk" for your USB drive. Your UEFI system is prompting you to decide whether to boot in legacy mode for very old OSes, non-UEFI systems, or treat it as a modern OS that understands UEFI. If you select "UEFI: SanDisk," your setup will enable Windows to install for a UEFI-based system, offering advantages like quicker startup. Choosing "SanDisk" only means the UEFI will mimic an old BIOS, causing Windows to assume an older system and keep you in BIOS mode until you reset it properly or consider conversion, which can be risky and time-consuming.