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FinneasHayes
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Aug 16, 2025

Failed to install Windows when formatting the computer.

When formatting the computer, the process completes, and after restarting and shutting down, a prompt appears stating, The computer unexpectedly restarted or encountered an error. Windows installation cannot continue. To install Windows, click OKto restart the computer, then restart the installation.The computer is running the Windows 11 system, and clicking OKto reinstall repeatedly has not resolved the issue.

 

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  • HoldenFisher's avatar
    HoldenFisher
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    This error indicates that the Windows installation process is encountering a problem during setup, often related to partitioning, formatting, or hardware compatibility issues. Since you're trying to install or reinstall Windows 11 on a system that may not meet all requirements, or there may be issues with the disk or setup files.

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