Windows 10 might have caused issues with your HDD.
Windows 10 might have caused issues with your HDD.
I've started using Windows 10 on my portacomputer, which is a small computer I use for traveling. It's not very powerful and a bit outdated, but it still works fine. I divided the 1TB storage and set aside 300GB for a specific folder. I used a 16GB USB flash drive that already had Windows 10 installed, so it started the system automatically. After some setup and a reboot, the computer kept showing the main logo without any clear instructions like "Getting Ready" or "Installing." I waited about two hours, but it didn’t progress as expected. Later, I tried switching to the old boot drive that had Windows 7, realizing that boot devices are physical drives, not just partitions. Now I’m wondering if this is normal for Windows 10 or if something went wrong. Also, how can I get the system to boot from my main C partition without these issues?
Windows 10 serves as a tech preview, typically intended for IT experts rather than everyday users. It shouldn't be considered a free home operating system. The software includes features like keylogging, which raises concerns. When setting up a new OS, it's wise to disable all SATA devices except the one you intend to install. Past experiences show compatibility problems with Windows 8.1 and 7 if additional drives are connected during installation—around a 20% risk of failure. This issue has occurred across various systems and versions. It’s not limited to specific devices. A safer approach is to boot into Windows 7, reformat the problematic drive, and then disconnect all devices. If you’ve already removed all external drives, it’s likely a tech preview situation. Sometimes missing drivers are the cause. I’ve encountered cases where I needed to search for specific drive software during initial setup.
I kept it running a bit longer; the setup seems probably faulty. I hit the blue "Recovery" screen saying my PC didn't start properly. Pressing F9 lets me boot into another operating system. Windows 7 worked fine once. Still, I wish someone could have installed Windows 10 for testing and let my brother run multiple programs at once to check the system health. Should I try reinstalling now, or is this a common issue? Is there a simple solution?
I would re-download it just in case the initial download was corrupted, and attempt again. If it functions properly, please share your issue in the feedback system so Microsoft can address any bugs, particularly if you're not the only one experiencing this problem.
It's not particularly impressive if you're keen to test it, I'd recommend using a virtual machine.