The partition will be removed, making it inaccessible for Windows installation.
The partition will be removed, making it inaccessible for Windows installation.
The USB drive appears in the installer's drive list. It seems unlikely Microsoft would allow deletion that way. The outcome could be unpredictable.
This situation hasn't occurred before, and I've likely worked with Windows ISO files many times now, so I think there might be another partition on that USB drive or perhaps a mistake.
It might have been a partition on the USB drive, though it's possible Windows generates its own partition there that can't be deleted.
It varies. Sometimes it finishes the setup, other times it stops unexpectedly. It seems unpredictable, mostly depending on how much data is in memory. Using an external HDD, SSD, DIY USB case, or a fast USB stick often causes this issue—it's quite surprising when it happens.
If the installer remains in system memory but the drive stays mounted with the install.wim file required for deployment, you’ll likely encounter errors when attempting to delete the partition or starting the installation. The system won’t find the expected mount point and will stop processing, often displaying a warning or message.
When things go wrong, don’t worry—using an 8-32GB standard USB2/3 flash drive is always a solid choice. You can either employ the built-in creation software or tools like Rufus with an ISO file.