Windows fails to install following a full PC replacement, except for the hard drives?
Windows fails to install following a full PC replacement, except for the hard drives?
If you're attempting to set up Windows 10 on an outdated hard disk, it's likely that the drive was originally formatted with MBR (Master Boot Record). If your new motherboard's BIOS is configured to boot from UEFI, the disk must be reformatted using GPT. You might consider installing Windows 10 on an MBR drive, but you'll need to adjust the BIOS settings to Legacy/CSM mode instead of UEFI. It would be preferable to stick with UEFI/GPT formatting.
When installing Windows 10, the default choice is usually the second option, "Custom: Install Windows 10 only (advanced)." This action clears all data on the hard disk, so it's important to back up any critical information. There is a menu option that lets you remove all existing partitions, such as MBR drives.
In the screenshot provided, you would have to individually select each partition and click Delete. Once the disk is empty (no partitions remaining) and the BIOS is set to UEFI mode (not Legacy/CSM), the Windows setup should automatically format the disk with GPT, create all necessary partitions, and install the operating system.
Alternatively, you can keep using MBR partitions on your older hard drives and install Windows 10, as long as the drives are 2TB or less. For larger drives, GPT is necessary to utilize the full capacity.
Even with a slow spinning hard disk, installing basic Windows should be possible and you can reach the Desktop screen in under 30 minutes. An SSD would offer faster boot times compared to a traditional spinning hard drive for launching Windows.
Windows 11 might pose more challenges if you've used Microsoft's Media Creation Tool to write the ISO image onto a USB drive. Standard Windows 11 demands several security features in the BIOS, such as Secure Boot, TPM (or eTPM), and UEFI boot support, along with a modern processor.
You can circumvent some of these requirements for Secure Boot and TPM by using Rufus instead of the Media Creation Tool.
For Windows 11, you'll need GPT support. It can be quite confusing until you correctly configure the BIOS settings.
I have confirmed yes, it is an SSD and the information is listed in the bios.
I shared the image here: https://imgur.com/a/HIulIxT
The system shows it in the bios.
I removed the RAM and reinserted it five times, but it still appears in the bios.
The BIOS version is 3621, and someone who purchased it thought about resetting the CMOS battery and starting fresh.
Since a driver can’t be installed via the BIOS, I’m stuck.
I’ve tried using the USB that was set in boot order, but it keeps loading endlessly.
With Windows 11, the issue appears after a long time and never resolves.
I changed all BIOS settings between options, trying different combinations for USB drives, but Windows won’t install properly.
The installation tool didn’t work, and I used Rufus and Ventory to create an ISO, but nothing started.
At this stage, the only option is to remove the drive and wipe it using a multi-drive USB.
Have you attempted a different USB flash drive? Also, consider flashing a Linux live ISO such as Ubuntu and then booting from it. If this doesn't function, the issue may lie with the board's ability to read USB drives correctly.