Windows 10: Trying to install windows 10 on a formatted drive, not working

Discus and support Trying to install windows 10 on a formatted drive, not working in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I insert the bootable usb, install windows, and everytime its done, it goes back to the beggining of the instalattion menu. Any help? submitted by... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/FckItDog, Jan 19, 2021.

  1. /U/FCKITDOG
    /u/FckItDog Win User

    Trying to install windows 10 on a formatted drive, not working


    I insert the bootable usb, install windows, and everytime its done, it goes back to the beggining of the instalattion menu. Any help?

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    /u/FckItDog, Jan 19, 2021
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  2. JRRACINFAN
    JrRacinFan Win User

    trying to install 7 w/o optical drive or USB drive (do have an external hdd)

    This method is going to be trial/error on my part but here's my stab at it:

    Use the guide he linked. Substitute in step 4, DO NOT FORMAT. Pre-format the hard drive with another PC/current windows install in NTFS format, then create 2 partitions. 1 to install from and one to install to. So in step 4 I beleive all you would have to do is a "clean" "select partition XX" & "active" command.

    In step 5, use virtual CD/DVD software.

    EDIT:

    The only problem I see with above is how are you going to install while booting? Meaning, for it to boot wouldn't you have to be external but yet must install to an internal drive?
     
    JrRacinFan, Jan 19, 2021
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  3. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User
    little cat, Jan 19, 2021
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  4. DELTA6326
    Delta6326 Win User

    Trying to install windows 10 on a formatted drive, not working

    Delta6326, Jan 19, 2021
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