I did a clean reinstall of Windows 11 because I suspected malware on my laptop. After cleaning all my disks, I tried booting from a USB, but now my laptop says it can't find any bootable devices. I've already tried turning it off and removing the USB, but nothing seems to work. What are my options?
2 Answers
If you're not seeing the USB in BIOS, it might be worth checking the USB port itself or trying a different one. Also, make sure that the USB is set to UEFI mode if that's how your system is configured; otherwise, it might not recognize it during boot.
It sounds like your BIOS settings might need a little tweaking. Double-check that your boot order prioritizes the USB device. You should also ensure that the USB stick is properly formatted and has the Windows installation files on it.
Good point! If you haven't already, try recreating the bootable USB using the Windows Media Creation Tool. Sometimes the files can get corrupted, and starting fresh might resolve the issue.