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QuincyFrost
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Apr 14, 2025

Windows 11 can't install: Your device run into a problem and needs a restart

Hi, Built a new PC and made a bootable Windows 11 USB using the Media Creation Tool. The installation process went smoothly after choosing the language, partition. I can see the progress bar going t...
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RoninStorm
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Apr 14, 2025

Sometimes third-party software, drivers, or malware can cause conflicts during installation. And this is why you saw the error "Your device run into a problem and needs a restart" when you are trying to install Windows 11 on a new PC. Here are several steps to minimize these issues.

Disconnect Unnecessary Peripherals

Disconnect all nonessential peripherals (printers, external drives, etc.) to reduce potential driver conflicts.

Perform a Clean Boot

A clean boot starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs.

  1. Press Win + R, type msconfig, and press Enter.
  2. In the System Configuration window, go to the Services tab, check “Hide all Microsoft services,” and click Disable all.
  3. Switch to the Startup tab and open Task Manager to disable startup items.
  4. Restart your computer.

 

3. Temporarily Disable Antivirus/Firewall Software

Some security programs might interfere with the installation. Temporarily disable them, but ensure you re-enable them once the process is complete.

The above three tricks should help you fix 'Your device run into a problem and needs a restart' issue.

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