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You're dealing with a tricky setup situation. It sounds like your old hardware is being used in a new configuration, which can cause compatibility issues. The problem you're facing—either getting stuck during boot or not detecting the hard drive—might be due to outdated drivers, incorrect boot settings, or mismatched hardware. Checking your Windows version and ensuring the correct boot device is selected could help. Also, verifying the HDD detection with a tool like CHKDSK might resolve the issue.
What USB port and version are you connecting? Some older boards don’t support USB 3.0 sticks—use the legacy 2.0 version instead. Also, front panel USB ports are generally not suitable for booting; try a port on the back of the motherboard. It looks like a hardware or motherboard issue if you attempted it with both operating systems.
I followed a specific process to install Windows 10 on the USB drive. I used PowerISO to create a bootable USB, ensuring compatibility with USB 3.0. The installation took around ten minutes after running the included program. I tested it with USB 2.0 as a backup, though it would be slower.
Creating a USB installer for any system starting from Vista 10 is quite straightforward. It can start and install Windows onto a suitable drive quickly. Much quicker than using a DVD.
I also experimented with both back and front ports, thinking the USB port might be damaged. I’m aware it supports USB 2.0, but I’m only considering the HDD since it’s not working. I used an ISO program that installs it on the USB drive before, and Windows 10 functioned normally on my main computer.
Have you tried it already? It seems like it wouldn't function now for some reason. She's quite the stubborn one.
I understand, I was checking with the original poster to see if they made a mistake. I also updated my comment.