I'm having trouble with my Lenovo G50-80 (Japanese model), trying to install a new operating system from a USB flash drive. The boot manager doesn't recognize the USB as a bootable option, even though it works fine on other computers and has been used successfully before. I've checked that the USB ports are functioning and that the drive is recognized by the current OS. I've played around in the BIOS settings, trying various configurations like enabling/disabling secure boot and fast boot, and I've ensured USB boot is activated. Despite this, I can't get it to work. I'm looking for any insights from someone with tech know-how who might have faced a similar issue!
4 Answers
Make sure the USB is formatted correctly; generally, it should be FAT32 for booting. Have you tried using different formats? Sometimes just switching from NTFS to FAT32 can make a difference.
If you're still having issues, check if any specific BIOS updates are available for your model. Sometimes these can fix bugs related to USB recognition.
You might need to ensure that your USB drive is actually bootable for UEFI. It sounds like your laptop is in UEFI mode since it's the default. If none of your drives are recognized, try using the 'Legacy Support' option after changing the boot sequence.
Make sure to use the media creation tool if you're attempting to install Windows 11. It's designed to set everything up correctly for you.
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