I've been using Linux Mint and now I want to revert back to Windows. I created a bootable USB drive for Windows, but I'm hitting a wall during the reboot process. I've tried using different tools like WoeUSB and Ventoy, but nothing seems to work. I even switched the format from FAT32 to NTFS. I also disabled Legacy and Secure Boot options, but I'm still stuck at the same point. When I check the boot menu, the USB drive is recognized but just hangs when I try to boot from it. Has anyone experienced this issue?
2 Answers
It sounds like you're running into a boot issue. Instead of formatting the USB, try removing all partitions on it so the Windows installer can create the necessary ones itself. Also, make sure to use the Microsoft Media Creation Tool instead of other methods for a clean installation. Lastly, ensure that UEFI and Secure Boot are both enabled in your BIOS before trying the installation again.
What version of Windows are you trying to install? If you're having persistent issues, I can help you by creating a bootable USB and sharing the image with you. You could then write it back to your USB stick using dd on your end. Let me know if you're interested!
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