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Problem with Windows 11 installation from USB recovery
Hi:
I'm trying to install Windows 11 in my HP laptop from a USAB recovery. The process stop on the network connection, no finding drivers for the wireless adapter.
I found a few solutions on line, like the "Shift + F10" to go to command prompt or activate a virtual machine to do that. No one worked in my case, also the little Accessibility icon on the right corner is disable.
In my last try I got a message to install the drivers for the wireless adapter. I downloaded two possible drivers from the HP web support and expanded in my desktop. The problem is the laptop can't see any file in the USB I'm using to copy the drivers.
I'll really appreciate any help on this matter, because is already a week with this issue and I really need the laptop for work.
Best
Nestor
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1. Check the integrity of the USB recovery media: Make sure that the USB drive is not damaged and that there are no errors in the recovery media creation process.
Redownload the Windows 11 ISO file and recreate the USB recovery media using official tools (Media Creation Tool or Rufus).
2. Check BIOS/UEFI settings: Go into your computer's BIOS/UEFI settings (usually press F2, F10, Del, etc. at boot time) to make sure that the boot mode is set to UEFI (not Legacy BIOS).
Disable Secure Boot, although it is usually required for Windows 11, disabling it may help the installation in some cases.
3. Check USB ports and drives: Try using a different USB port, especially a USB 2.0 port.
If possible, use another USB drive for testing.
4. Check hardware compatibility: Make sure your computer hardware meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 11, especially TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot support.
Visit the motherboard manufacturer's website to check for updated BIOS/UEFI firmware.
5. Run Windows Installation Troubleshooting: If an error code occurs during the installation process, make a note of the code and search for the relevant solution on the Microsoft support website.
Use the “Repair Computer” option in the Windows installation media to try to fix startup problems.
6. Check disk partitions: During the installation process, select “Custom Installation”.
Delete all existing partitions and let the installer create new ones.
Make sure that the destination disk is in GPT format
7. Update the driver: If you are prompted with a missing driver during the installation process, try downloading and installing the latest storage controller driver from the computer manufacturer's official website.
8. Try other installation methods: If the USB installation continues to fail, try installing over the network or using DVD media
