Windows 10: Can’t reinstall windows 10 from a flash drive

Discus and support Can’t reinstall windows 10 from a flash drive in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have had problems for ages with my PC taking 10-15 minutes to startup. Decided it was time to start again. Created a USB pen using media creation... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by reddwarf4ever, Sep 25, 2020.

  1. Can’t reinstall windows 10 from a flash drive


    I have had problems for ages with my PC taking 10-15 minutes to startup. Decided it was time to start again. Created a USB pen using media creation tool. Goes through the installing files, then says PC needs to restart, at this point I removed the flash drive, to stop it trying to boot from it.

    bit now I just get the whirring logo and it wont boot into windows.

    i removed and replaced the SSD connections all secure.

    any thoughts what I can do .? It said there was t room for the install, so I chose format.....

    thanks

    :)
     
    reddwarf4ever, Sep 25, 2020
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  2. Reinstall Windows 10 to new hard drive

    Hi Rodolpho,

    We want to know about the issue you're having with your recovery drive. Please answer the questions below:

    • Are you trying to reinstall Windows 8 or Windows 10?
    • If you already upgraded to Windows 10, were you able to create a new copy of the recovery drive?

    We suggest creating a new copy of the recovery drive and then follow the steps provided by Andre Da Costa above this thread.

    Update us with the outcome so we can assist you further.
     
    Robert Caw, Sep 25, 2020
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Sep 25, 2020
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  4. rtwjunkie Win User

    Can’t reinstall windows 10 from a flash drive

    my windows 10 oem didn't come with a product key

    Dude, go to Newegg right now and read the questions and answers tab on Windows 10 OEM. The OEM copies that are listed there DO in fact, come on an optical disc. The flash drive ONLY comes on Retail copies.
     
    rtwjunkie, Sep 25, 2020
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