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Stuck during setup of a new Windows 10 version?

Stuck during setup of a new Windows 10 version?

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xSapir
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03-18-2016, 09:21 PM
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I'm trying a Dell Inspiron 3542 with a 500GB HDD that's running slow. I swapped it out for an SSD and want to install Windows 10. The old HDD remains in legacy mode, and the new SSD needs UEFI boot and GPT formatting. My main question is how to set this up correctly.
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xSapir
03-18-2016, 09:21 PM #1

I'm trying a Dell Inspiron 3542 with a 500GB HDD that's running slow. I swapped it out for an SSD and want to install Windows 10. The old HDD remains in legacy mode, and the new SSD needs UEFI boot and GPT formatting. My main question is how to set this up correctly.

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OmqDace
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03-19-2016, 02:02 PM
#2
BIOS settings change legacy and UEFI configurations.
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OmqDace
03-19-2016, 02:02 PM #2

BIOS settings change legacy and UEFI configurations.

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Captin_sponge
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04-06-2016, 11:38 AM
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It seems you're looking for basic setup steps. Make sure you have Windows 10 installed. Use a USB or SD card as the installation source, then adjust your BIOS settings to boot from USB/DVD. After that, follow the standard Windows 10 installation procedure.
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Captin_sponge
04-06-2016, 11:38 AM #3

It seems you're looking for basic setup steps. Make sure you have Windows 10 installed. Use a USB or SD card as the installation source, then adjust your BIOS settings to boot from USB/DVD. After that, follow the standard Windows 10 installation procedure.

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Tracyy14
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04-09-2016, 11:02 PM
#4
It depends on your setup. Changing from Legacy to UEFI in the BIOS is a common step, but you’ll also need to format the SSD and possibly reinstall the OS if needed. Make sure you back up data first.
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Tracyy14
04-09-2016, 11:02 PM #4

It depends on your setup. Changing from Legacy to UEFI in the BIOS is a common step, but you’ll also need to format the SSD and possibly reinstall the OS if needed. Make sure you back up data first.

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Terrafin3015
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04-13-2016, 07:17 AM
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Place your installation media inside and activate UEFI settings. The system will launch the installer and prompt you to restart.
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Terrafin3015
04-13-2016, 07:17 AM #5

Place your installation media inside and activate UEFI settings. The system will launch the installer and prompt you to restart.

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KoKo_OJ
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04-13-2016, 09:36 AM
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When UEFI starts, the priority list displays the UEFI operating system for each option. This behavior is normal and doesn’t require any changes unless you have specific preferences.
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KoKo_OJ
04-13-2016, 09:36 AM #6

When UEFI starts, the priority list displays the UEFI operating system for each option. This behavior is normal and doesn’t require any changes unless you have specific preferences.

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V4L3N73
Member
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04-13-2016, 07:53 PM
#7
I'm using Windows 10 right now.. So, I guess it meets minimum requirements. Actually, My BIOS is simple and it has very few options to change in it.. Under Boot Options there is Boot Mode dropdown which is set to Legacy and can be changed to UEFI.
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V4L3N73
04-13-2016, 07:53 PM #7

I'm using Windows 10 right now.. So, I guess it meets minimum requirements. Actually, My BIOS is simple and it has very few options to change in it.. Under Boot Options there is Boot Mode dropdown which is set to Legacy and can be changed to UEFI.

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Reborn01
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04-14-2016, 04:27 AM
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For your Dell device, the pre-installed OEM key in the BIOS/UEFI will turn on automatically when you start Windows. No further action needed.
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Reborn01
04-14-2016, 04:27 AM #8

For your Dell device, the pre-installed OEM key in the BIOS/UEFI will turn on automatically when you start Windows. No further action needed.

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HeskeyJr1234
Junior Member
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04-20-2016, 04:14 PM
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Absolutely, feel free to skip the product key. Let me know if you'd like advice on whether to retain Boot Priorities in UEFI or switch it to USB.
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HeskeyJr1234
04-20-2016, 04:14 PM #9

Absolutely, feel free to skip the product key. Let me know if you'd like advice on whether to retain Boot Priorities in UEFI or switch it to USB.

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Shardgale
Senior Member
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04-20-2016, 06:03 PM
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If the SSD is empty, you can keep the boot sequence unchanged—it will proceed to the USB after failing to start from the SSD. Actually, using the SSD first is preferable because after installation it boots directly to the SSD and avoids cycling back to the installer USB.
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Shardgale
04-20-2016, 06:03 PM #10

If the SSD is empty, you can keep the boot sequence unchanged—it will proceed to the USB after failing to start from the SSD. Actually, using the SSD first is preferable because after installation it boots directly to the SSD and avoids cycling back to the installer USB.

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