I'm having a tough time getting Windows 11 to install on my computer. I've been facing some bugs that I think are due to corruption in Windows. To troubleshoot, I unplugged most components and cleaned everything up to ensure there weren't any bad connections. I attempted a reinstall through recovery mode, but that failed. Then, I tried creating a bootable USB using the Media Creation Tool. However, after selecting the language and keyboard, when I click on 'I don't have an activation code,' my PC restarts. Sometimes it boots back into the problematic Windows setup, and other times it just returns to the initial Windows installation screen. At this point, my PC only lasts about a minute on the desktop before prompting a restart due to an issue. I checked my drive partitions, and they seem fine. Right now, I'm running a memtest86 to check for any RAM problems. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd really appreciate it!
4 Answers
It sounds like your hard drive might be failing. You should back up any important data if possible and consider checking the health of your drive with diagnostic tools.
Definitely keep running the memtest to see if there are any RAM issues. If that doesn't show any problems, you might want to consider the state of your drives. It's also worth checking if your M.2 drive, which had Windows, is still functioning. You could also try installing Windows on a different SATA drive if you have one available.
Have you checked your BIOS settings? They can be crucial for installation. Make sure you've got TPM 2.0 enabled and secure boot turned on. If it was working fine before, it could just be a configuration issue.
You might want to try disconnecting all your SSDs and hard drives to see if you can get past the activation screen on the installation. If that doesn't work, try using a different USB stick or another USB port. If all else fails, booting from an Ubuntu live USB could help you isolate the issue. Just a heads up, Windows 11 needs TPM 2.0, secure boot enabled, and CSM disabled in the BIOS, so check those settings!
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