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Creediin
Tin Contributor
May 08, 2026

New PC won’t boot up windows 11

Hey yall, I just finished my first ever PC build and the whole thing works just fine. It boots to BIOS, the fans run, it registers my SSD and my HDD, but it won’t install windows no matter what I do....
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Paperdog
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May 11, 2026

(*I used co-pilot to find this suggestion about ntfs, and partitions),

When installing Windows, the choice between FAT32 and NTFS depends on the specific partition being formatted and its purpose. Here's a breakdown:

- System Partition (EFI): The EFI System Partition (ESP) must be formatted as FAT32. This partition is used for booting in UEFI mode and contains essential boot files.

- Windows Installation Partition: The partition where Windows is installed must be formatted as NTFS. NTFS supports advanced features like file permissions, encryption, and large file sizes, making it suitable for the operating system.

Resolving Installation Errors

If you encounter errors during installation, such as conflicting format requirements, follow these steps:

- Delete Existing Partitions: During the Windows installation process, delete all partitions on the target drive (e.g., Drive 0). This ensures a clean slate for the installer to create the necessary partitions automatically.

- Allow Automatic Partitioning: After deleting the partitions, select the unallocated space and click "Next." The Windows installer will create the required partitions (e.g., EFI, Recovery, and Windows) in the correct formats (FAT32 for EFI and NTFS for Windows).

- Manual Formatting (Optional): If you prefer manual formatting, use the Diskpart tool in Command