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Unable to boot Windows 10 from USB. I’m unsure what steps to take.

Unable to boot Windows 10 from USB. I’m unsure what steps to take.

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A_Sound
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06-15-2017, 11:54 AM
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UEFI doesn't have to be turned off for a USB to show up, the BIOS should offer a way to "detect legacy hardware." Usually you need to manually boot from the USB before installing Windows or if the device isn't recognized properly. This has occurred with two of my USB drives after formatting and reformatting various ISO images. You can still keep them for everyday use, though it's not unusual for a USB to fail and stop working. (Consider getting another 5 dollar USB and using the Media Creation Tool instead)
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A_Sound
06-15-2017, 11:54 AM #11

UEFI doesn't have to be turned off for a USB to show up, the BIOS should offer a way to "detect legacy hardware." Usually you need to manually boot from the USB before installing Windows or if the device isn't recognized properly. This has occurred with two of my USB drives after formatting and reformatting various ISO images. You can still keep them for everyday use, though it's not unusual for a USB to fail and stop working. (Consider getting another 5 dollar USB and using the Media Creation Tool instead)

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Zolmex
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06-15-2017, 05:22 PM
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Don't waste time with confusion, a drive formatted for fat32 works fine in UEFI. I've booted a 10-year-old 512MB drive in UEFI recently. If it doesn't start, check your setup settings.
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Zolmex
06-15-2017, 05:22 PM #12

Don't waste time with confusion, a drive formatted for fat32 works fine in UEFI. I've booted a 10-year-old 512MB drive in UEFI recently. If it doesn't start, check your setup settings.

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06-15-2017, 07:44 PM
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Execute the Win10 utility, choose the USB option, and at the halfway point it will prompt for your USB drive. Windows will then set it up automatically. The drive will function in both UEFI and Legacy modes. Alternatively, you can download the ISO and use Rufus. Using the ISO allows burning to a blank DVD, which also supports both UEFI and Legacy modes.
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Fabi201206
06-15-2017, 07:44 PM #13

Execute the Win10 utility, choose the USB option, and at the halfway point it will prompt for your USB drive. Windows will then set it up automatically. The drive will function in both UEFI and Legacy modes. Alternatively, you can download the ISO and use Rufus. Using the ISO allows burning to a blank DVD, which also supports both UEFI and Legacy modes.

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06-15-2017, 08:35 PM
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not all sticks are compatible with UEFI and may need legacy mode ^ read
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06-15-2017, 08:35 PM #14

not all sticks are compatible with UEFI and may need legacy mode ^ read

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stride42
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06-16-2017, 08:53 PM
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You might still get help with older hardware by keeping UEFI enabled. It's strongly advised against turning it off.
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stride42
06-16-2017, 08:53 PM #15

You might still get help with older hardware by keeping UEFI enabled. It's strongly advised against turning it off.

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CoreNB2
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06-17-2017, 02:39 AM
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UEFI provides limited direct access to hardware since it functions as system firmware, and a flash drive operates as a storage medium. Supporting this assertion requires concrete data rather than personal observations.
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CoreNB2
06-17-2017, 02:39 AM #16

UEFI provides limited direct access to hardware since it functions as system firmware, and a flash drive operates as a storage medium. Supporting this assertion requires concrete data rather than personal observations.

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nahte5
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06-17-2017, 08:33 AM
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I agree with this. There isn't a USB format that works with UEFI unless the software for the bootable media included a choice between MBR or GPT, and MBR was selected.
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nahte5
06-17-2017, 08:33 AM #17

I agree with this. There isn't a USB format that works with UEFI unless the software for the bootable media included a choice between MBR or GPT, and MBR was selected.

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Yokijirou
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06-17-2017, 09:26 AM
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It seems there was an issue with burning the image, and whatever followed didn’t fix it properly. I prefer my reasoning to stay vague.
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Yokijirou
06-17-2017, 09:26 AM #18

It seems there was an issue with burning the image, and whatever followed didn’t fix it properly. I prefer my reasoning to stay vague.

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Nejc007
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06-18-2017, 03:59 PM
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Devices need GPT, Primary and FAT32 to start up. I usually rely on Easeus Partition Manager for formatting drives—it always works well and formats my 128GB SD card to FAT32 smoothly.
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Nejc007
06-18-2017, 03:59 PM #19

Devices need GPT, Primary and FAT32 to start up. I usually rely on Easeus Partition Manager for formatting drives—it always works well and formats my 128GB SD card to FAT32 smoothly.

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THE_UNlVERSE
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06-18-2017, 05:15 PM
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It would make sense if the person was attempting to set up Windows 7 via USB 3.0, since Windows 7 doesn't support USB 3.0 natively... but once they switch to Windows 10, the installation should work fine as the tool is smart enough to install essentials for basic functionality. After connecting it to the internet, it will automatically download the necessary drivers. Windows 10 definitely has its drawbacks, but I really enjoy it and have upgraded several PCs at work so far!
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THE_UNlVERSE
06-18-2017, 05:15 PM #20

It would make sense if the person was attempting to set up Windows 7 via USB 3.0, since Windows 7 doesn't support USB 3.0 natively... but once they switch to Windows 10, the installation should work fine as the tool is smart enough to install essentials for basic functionality. After connecting it to the internet, it will automatically download the necessary drivers. Windows 10 definitely has its drawbacks, but I really enjoy it and have upgraded several PCs at work so far!

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