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Windows won't let me pick bootable usb for Windows 11/10
Get this prompt "Windows won't let me select bootable USB". It's possible that there are a few reasons why your laptop isn't detecting the bootable USB drive or allowing you to boot from it. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:
- Check the UEFI/BIOS settings: Enter your laptop's UEFI/BIOS settings (usually by pressing F2, F10, F12, or Esc while booting). Look for the boot order settings and ensure that USB is set as the first boot device. Save the changes and exit.
- Check for a Secure Boot setting: If your laptop has Secure Boot enabled, you might need to disable it to boot from a non-Microsoft bootable USB drive. Look for the Secure Boot setting in the UEFI/BIOS settings and disable it if necessary.
While the Official Windows 10 Media Creation Tool should work, you can try using another tool like Balena-Etchar to create the bootable USB drive. These tools can create bootable USB drives with various settings, so try using them with different options. Fast Boot can prevent your laptop from detecting the bootable USB drive. To disable it, go to Power Options in the Control Panel, click on Choose what the power buttons do, and then click on Change settings that are currently unavailable. Uncheck the box next to "Turn on fast startup (recommended)" and click Save changes.