I've run into a major issue with my MSI GF63 Thin laptop (i7 Intel Core, GTX 1650). I discovered through the System File Checker that there are corrupted files, and even though Windows tried to repair them, it now gets stuck in an endless loop of Automatic Repair. To address this, I downloaded Windows 11 for a clean install, but every time I boot from my USB, it just shows a black screen and doesn't progress to the installation. I waited all night, but nothing changed. I'm really in need of assistance to get this sorted out!
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How did you prepare your USB drive for the install? If you haven’t already, using the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft can help. Just ensure your USB stick is working properly, too. Sometimes using a different USB can resolve boot issues.
This might also point to a hardware issue, possibly with your hard drive. Try booting without the hard drive installed and see if you can at least get to the screen where you would select a target drive for the installation. If it boots fine without the drive, then it's likely that the drive is faulty and needs replacing.
It sounds like you might need to check your BIOS settings. Sometimes toggling legacy boot or secure boot can help. Just make sure you’re careful with these settings, as they can affect booting. There are plenty of guides online that can walk you through it.
I’ve tried the legacy boot option, but when I select it, I just end up back in the BIOS. Frustrating!
Yes, I used the Media Creation Tool. I didn’t realize that my 2TB WD Elements would only show up as 36GB after formatting, but it should be okay.