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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. I’m attempting to install windows 11 from a USB stick. I’ve tried 2 separate sticks with 3 redownloading attempts between them, but neither will boot. Every time I try, it always blue screens, either saying there was not system registry file or that the kernel was missing. (This would change even if using the same USB stick). Does anyone have any advice for me? I’m starting to get worried that I threw away over 1000 USD for nothing.
Specs:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5500
Motherboard: ASUS A520M Plus WiFi
GPU: RTX 3060 Ti OC Edition
SSD: Crucial P310 1 TB M.2 NVME
HDD: Samsung 2TB HDD
RAM: 1x A-Tech 16GB DDR4 3200 MHz
PSU: ARESGAME AGV Series 650W 80 Plus Bronze
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(*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
Enter BIOS/UEFI during startup (usually by pressing Del or F2).
Disable Secure Boot temporarily.
Enable CSM (Compatibility Support Module) if available, or set to UEFI mode (preferable).
Ensure Fast Boot is disabled.
Save changes and try booting from the USB again.
