Struggling to Install Windows 11 on My Laptop
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RetroGamer42
I recently purchased a used Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 from a friend and I'm having a tough time getting Windows 11 installed. I downloaded the official ISO file from Microsoft and created a bootable USB using Rufus with my 64GB USB 3.1 flash drive. I've followed several suggestions from an online post, but I still can't seem to figure it out. I've tried almost everything and I'm feeling pretty lost. If you have questions to help narrow down the issue, feel free to ask!
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Instead of using Rufus to create the bootable USB, you might want to try the Media Creation Tool. I had a similar experience and switching tools helped me resolve my issues with installation.
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It would be helpful to know exactly where you're stuck in the installation process. Are you getting an error message or just stuck at a percentage? That can give us a clearer idea of where the issue lies!
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RetroGamer42: I tried the Media Creation Tool first, but I ran into the "Default boot device missing or boot failed" error. It still happens when I'm trying to select the boot device.