I'm not very tech-savvy, but I tried to do a clean install of Windows 11 because my PC got infected with malware. Initially, the clean install worked, but my old files were still there, so I attempted to do it again. In my panic, I accidentally deleted the partition with the Windows installation and exited the process. Now, when I boot my PC, I'm stuck on the BIOS screen. Is there any way to get this fixed?
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It sounds like you're almost there! When you perform a clean install, your drive gets wiped, and you'll only see the BIOS until you finish the installation. Just make sure you're booting from the Windows installer USB to proceed with the installation. You should be good to go after that!
Just a heads up, when making changes to BIOS settings or your disk setup, you can lose data. Always have backups of your important files before you mess with your PC settings. It’s a good habit to get into!
Hey, are you trying to install from a USB stick? If you originally installed from a disk, it's great that you're switching to a USB. Just make sure to download the latest Windows 11 version and create the installation media properly before you head back to your PC!
My original install was via disk, but I have ordered a USB and plan to head to my local library to download Windows 11 to transfer to my PC.
Thank you for letting me know!