I had a situation where my SSD with Windows on it failed, and now I'm trying to get Windows installed on a different SSD using a USB drive. However, every time I try to go through the installation process, it just loops back to the Windows download screen or the BIOS menu if the USB isn't plugged in. I've checked all the boot settings, made sure the new SSD is set as the first boot device, and disconnected the old SSD. I'm at a loss here and would really appreciate any suggestions or solutions. Thanks!
2 Answers
It sounds like there could be a few issues at play. First off, make sure your new SSD is properly formatted and initialized. If the BIOS isn't recognizing the SSD, double-check your connections and any settings there. Also, the installation media might be corrupted, so if you can, try using a different USB drive or re-create the Windows installation media. Let me know how it goes!
Honestly, if you're having too much trouble, you might consider switching to Linux. It can run smoothly on a variety of hardware and might save you some headaches compared to the Windows installation process.
What are some steps I can take to properly format the SSD before trying again?