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Windows fails to set up on an NVMe SSD with Linux already running

Windows fails to set up on an NVMe SSD with Linux already running

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KidzBeEz
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12-02-2016, 03:20 PM
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Hello, here’s a summary of my steps and challenges:

Starting point: Corsair MP510 960GB NVMe SSD with Manjaro Linux installed. Booted from USB with Manjaro Live CD. Used GParted to remove all partitions and formatted one as NTFS. Then tried Windows 10 1909 installer, which failed due to format recognition error and entered GRUB Recovery. Restarted via manjaro live again to verify partitions were cleared. Attempted Windows installer with format option, but issue continued. Used Windows installer on USB, ran diskpart commands (LIST DISKS → SELECT DISK 3 → CLEAR CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY → FORMAT NTFS) and reinstalled Windows. Installation succeeded this time, but after reboot I encountered: “An operating system wasn't found. Try disconnecting any drives that don't contain an operating system. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart.”

I’m stuck and need guidance. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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KidzBeEz
12-02-2016, 03:20 PM #1

Hello, here’s a summary of my steps and challenges:

Starting point: Corsair MP510 960GB NVMe SSD with Manjaro Linux installed. Booted from USB with Manjaro Live CD. Used GParted to remove all partitions and formatted one as NTFS. Then tried Windows 10 1909 installer, which failed due to format recognition error and entered GRUB Recovery. Restarted via manjaro live again to verify partitions were cleared. Attempted Windows installer with format option, but issue continued. Used Windows installer on USB, ran diskpart commands (LIST DISKS → SELECT DISK 3 → CLEAR CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY → FORMAT NTFS) and reinstalled Windows. Installation succeeded this time, but after reboot I encountered: “An operating system wasn't found. Try disconnecting any drives that don't contain an operating system. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart.”

I’m stuck and need guidance. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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12-23-2016, 11:58 PM
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I encountered a problem installing Windows recently after setting up Ubuntu on an M2 chip. I used a specific setup instructions: the NVMe M.2 storage should remain connected only. UEFI SSDs aren’t detected in BIOS until Windows forms the system partition with the EFI Boot Sector. The firmware includes UEFI driver details for your M.2 device. Turn off the CSM module so Windows can read the dedicated UEFI driver. In the BIOS, locate the CSM setting and ensure it’s disabled. Under the boot menu, choose another operating system instead of Windows UEFI. Navigate to key management and remove secure boot credentials. Use a USB stick with a bootable UEFI installation media for Windows 10. A DVD won’t work unless you’ve made your own bootable UEFI disc. Press F10 to save changes, exit, and restart. Windows will now install using its built-in NVMe driver. When the PC restarts, press F2 during boot to enter BIOS; under boot priority, your NVMe drive should appear. Return to secure boot mode, set it to Windows UEFI, then clear keys in key management. Press F10 to complete the setup. After installation, power off and reconnect any SATA drives. * You can find the ISO here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software.../windows10
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12-23-2016, 11:58 PM #2

I encountered a problem installing Windows recently after setting up Ubuntu on an M2 chip. I used a specific setup instructions: the NVMe M.2 storage should remain connected only. UEFI SSDs aren’t detected in BIOS until Windows forms the system partition with the EFI Boot Sector. The firmware includes UEFI driver details for your M.2 device. Turn off the CSM module so Windows can read the dedicated UEFI driver. In the BIOS, locate the CSM setting and ensure it’s disabled. Under the boot menu, choose another operating system instead of Windows UEFI. Navigate to key management and remove secure boot credentials. Use a USB stick with a bootable UEFI installation media for Windows 10. A DVD won’t work unless you’ve made your own bootable UEFI disc. Press F10 to save changes, exit, and restart. Windows will now install using its built-in NVMe driver. When the PC restarts, press F2 during boot to enter BIOS; under boot priority, your NVMe drive should appear. Return to secure boot mode, set it to Windows UEFI, then clear keys in key management. Press F10 to complete the setup. After installation, power off and reconnect any SATA drives. * You can find the ISO here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software.../windows10

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12-26-2016, 07:42 AM
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I’d have handled it by opening gparted and forming a GPT partition table—then simply waited for the installation process to finish without making any further changes. Keep it blank so Windows can set everything up properly.
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12-26-2016, 07:42 AM #3

I’d have handled it by opening gparted and forming a GPT partition table—then simply waited for the installation process to finish without making any further changes. Keep it blank so Windows can set everything up properly.

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12-27-2016, 07:32 AM
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It worked perfectly for me as well—appreciate the fast response!
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Assou23
12-27-2016, 07:32 AM #4

It worked perfectly for me as well—appreciate the fast response!

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