If you can start Windows enter UEFI firmware here. If the media won't boot you may need to enter BIOS/UEFI Setup (pressing key given in chart in link above) to turn off Fast Boot or Fast Startup first. Insert media, boot it by powering up PC while pressing the BIOS Boot Menu Key. If you're using another PC to do this uncheck the box for Recommended Settings to choose the exact version and bit rate for the target PC only.
Ĭreate the latest Windows 10 Installation Media by installing Media Creation Tool and following the directions here. Update the BIOS or UEFI firmware to latest, or reset to Defaults, making sure (if you have it) UEFI is enabled, CSM or Legacy BIOS disabled, Windows Boot Manager set first to boot, if necessary disable Secure and Fast Boot until after install, set SATA controller to AHCI, Save changes and Exit. Make sure all other drives and peripherals are unplugged.
If not we'll go from there:įollow the illustrated Clean Install steps in this tutorial which compiles the best possible install that will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given. I will give you all possible steps to troubleshoot Windows installation failure which work in about 90% of cases. Do not format the flash stick, just delete it in Disk Management first. Make sure it's created only with the latest media in Media Creation Tool, following the steps toward the bottom of the download page here in the section "Using the tool to create installation media:"
That error can mean it's not 64 bit media, or that the media is bad. I do not quit for those who are polite and cooperative. _ Windows MVP 2010-20 Millions helped via my tutorials and personally in forums for 12 years. Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. If you will wait to choose if I solved your problem, I will keep working with you until it's resolved. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted.
It is a better install than any amount of money can buy and a great learning experience that will make you the master of your PC because you will learn what works best and how to apply it with your own hands.Ħ) If you have files that aren't backed up you can use the same bootable media to try to rescue your files using these methods.
to roll back Updates & Drivers in Windows Update History, update your drivers from the PC/Motherboard manufacturer's website and diagnose further:ĭ) Enable the built-in hidden Admin to sign in to create a new Admin account to replace yours:Ĥ) If those fail then go back to Troubleshoot Options to do a Reset.ĥ) If that fails choose Install Now, then Custom Install, then at the drive selection screen delete all partitions down to Unallocated Space to get it cleanest, click Next to let it create needed partitions and start install - this makes it foolproof.Įverything needed to get the best possible Clean Install is here. If the media won't boot you may need to enter BIOS/UEFI Setup (pressing key given in chart in link above) to turn off Fast Boot or Fast Startup first.Ĭhoose the boot device as a UEFI device if offered, on second screen choose Repair Your Computer, then Advanced Troubleshoot Options, then:Ĭ) trigger Safe Mode with Networking (for internet) or Safe Mode following. Insert media, boot it by powering up PC while pressing the BIOS Boot Menu Key given here. Uncheck the box for Recommended Settings to choose the exact version and bit rate for the target PC only. To create Windows 10 Installation Media on another PC install Media Creation Tool follow the directions in the middle of the download page here. The bootable media is the only repair method that doesn't require a password, has it's own drivers, repair and installation files which often work when Windows or the other Repair Mode doesn't. Go to another PC to create bootable media to try repairs, do a Reset or do the gold standard Clean install. You don't enable Safe Modes or WinRE, you boot into them properly. I'm Greg, awarded MVP for eleven years, Volunteer Moderator, and Independent Advisor here to help you until this is resolved.