I'm at my wits' end trying to install Windows 11 on my new setup! I've managed to get everything else sorted, but now I'm stuck. I created a bootable USB drive using several guides, but when I try to use it, I get a message saying I need to convert my drive to GPT. I've heard that using the 'diskpart' command in the command prompt can fix this, but I'm worried because 'clean' in that command will erase everything on my USB, meaning I have to start over. I also tried using Rufus, but it told me that I can't install Windows from a USB or IEEE 1394 port. I've switched USB ports, but nothing is working, and I'm feeling really frustrated. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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You actually need to convert your main drive to GPT, not the USB itself. Use Rufus to format the USB and flash the Windows 11 ISO onto it. When you're setting up your PC, you can open the command prompt and run 'diskpart', then 'clean' followed by 'convert gpt' on your main drive (not the USB). After that, you can continue with the installation.
I’m not sure I understand. Is there a specific step I might be missing?