I'm having trouble getting my PC to boot from a USB to install Windows. I've done all the steps correctly, but my M.2 drive isn't being recognized as a boot option. It's installed in the recommended top slot, and I formatted the drive during the Windows setup to prepare it for installation. I've looked for solutions everywhere but keep ending up back in the BIOS instead of booting into Windows. I'm using an ASUS ROG Strix B450F Gaming motherboard.
4 Answers
I recommend turning off secure boot and trying the installation again. Sometimes, that setting can cause issues during the boot process.
Does the Windows installer recognize your M.2 drive for installation? Also, have you checked if secure boot is enabled and took a look at the boot order in the BIOS? It could be that the M.2 isn’t configured correctly as a boot option.
So, you go through the Windows setup, select the M.2 for installation, and after it formats the drive and restarts, you're back at BIOS? That sounds like BIOS boot priority issues. Often, it doesn't set the Windows drive as the primary boot device. Could you share a screenshot of your BIOS boot order? Also, knowing your motherboard model could help us troubleshoot.
Just a heads up, if you're trying to install Windows 11, make sure your system is set to UEFI. It’s a requirement for that version.
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