Windows 10: Can't use ISO thumbdrive to load Windows 11. Process cannot see the SSD like it normally does.

Discus and support Can't use ISO thumbdrive to load Windows 11. Process cannot see the SSD like it normally does. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a screen shot of the windows setup failing, can't see the SSD. Only sees the thumbdrive itself... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Paul Murphy_556, Jun 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM.

  1. Can't use ISO thumbdrive to load Windows 11. Process cannot see the SSD like it normally does.


    I have a screen shot of the windows setup failing, can't see the SSD. Only sees the thumbdrive itself

    :)
     
    Paul Murphy_556, Jun 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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  2. Best way to OS to iso to install?!

    Norton ghost can make ISO's of a HDD but I would just suggest making a whole image and placing it on a thumbdrive cause its faster to install instead of useing a DVD drive.
     
    brandonwh64, Jun 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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  3. Installing Windows 10 to a new SSD

    Try creating a bootable copy of Windows 10 using the Rufus:

    Step 1:

    How
    to download official Windows 10 ISO files


    then

    If your computer is UEFI based, these are normally systems that come pre-loaded with Windows 8 or later, you will need to prepare the ISO file for such a configuration or you will receive an error message
    during setup. The thumbdrive needs to be formatted as FAT32 and use the GPT partitioning scheme. To do this, you need to use
    Rufus, a small tool you can download for free.

    Can't use ISO thumbdrive to load Windows 11.  Process cannot see the SSD like it normally does. [​IMG]


    Rufus - credit: Pete Batard/Akeo

    After you have installed Rufus:

    • Launch it
    • Select ISO Image
    • Point to the Windows 10 ISO file
    • Check off Create a bootable disk using
    • Select GPT partitioning for EUFI firmware as the Partition scheme
    • Choose FAT32 NOT NTFS as the File system
    • Make sure your USB thumbdrive in the Device list box
    • Click Start
    • Close when complete
     
    Andre Da Costa, Jun 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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  4. rtwjunkie Win User

    Can't use ISO thumbdrive to load Windows 11. Process cannot see the SSD like it normally does.

    geforce experience takes an age to load..

    Well that's why I asked. Mine is on SSD and takes 11 seconds. Your list of games will not appear if it has not checkd for updated suggested settings for awhile until it checks.

    When it says it is refreshing the game list, it is checking, because NVIDIA periodically updates suggested settings. Plus it will look for those for new games you have installed.

    So, the less it is run, the slower it will be.
     
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