Windows 11 installation keeps restarting at the ASUS ROG logo

August 7, 2026 2 answers
Asked by MellowPine42
I'm trying to install Windows 11 from a USB drive. The installation seemed to download, but now the computer repeatedly restarts and gets stuck showing the ASUS ROG logo instead of reaching the Windows setup screen. I had a shop create the Windows installer USB for me, and I don't have a second USB drive for BIOS updates. The BIOS is from around 2025, and I was told to install Windows before updating it. What should I try?

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CloudyHarbor7
First, clarify whether this is a new PC or an existing Windows installation, because the troubleshooting differs. If you are doing a clean install, enter the boot menuโ€”usually with F8, F11, or Esc while powering onโ€”and select the USB manually. If Windows setup has already copied files to the drive and the PC restarts, remove the USB or choose the internal SSD from the boot menu so it doesnโ€™t start the installer over again. Also check that the USB was created as a proper bootable Windows installer; a bad or incomplete installer can cause restart loops.
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NimbleCactus5
You generally donโ€™t need to update the BIOS before installing Windows unless the motherboard has a specific compatibility problem. Donโ€™t interrupt the system or flash a BIOS update unless you have the exact update for your ASUS model and stable power. After Windows is working, you can usually download the BIOS file on another computer and place it on the same USB, but the drive may need to be reformatted first, so back up anything important.
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