Windows 10: I have a new Dell Deesktop running Windows 11. I am trying to make a Recovery Drive but it...

I have a new Dell Desktop running Windows 11. I am trying to make a Recovery Drive but it will not do it. When I attempt it just says I need a drive with at least 32GB and everything on it will be deleted. When I tried to use I use the Microsoft suggestion that I uncheck "Back up system files to the recovery Drive" and click next it formated the drive but also created a partition. using the back arrow I tried with the box checked and got the same message that I needed a 32GB. I am using a 64GB USB flash drive and now have removed the partitions and it still will not work.

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Installing Windows 11 from a recovery USB on Dell Inspiron 3580

Hi,

Background:

Drive was showing signs of death. Machine had Win 11 installed and updated.

• I created a USB recovery drive as per MS instructions.
  
• I removed the old drive, and added a new SSD drive.
  
• Upon boot Windows Setup launches. I select language, time and currency, and keyboard (all defaults) and click Next.
  
• I click Install Now.
  
• Setup starts.
  
• I respond to the applicable notices and license terms affirmatively and click Next.
  
• I am seeing 2 options: Upgrade which is not available because I am booting with a USB drive. I choose Custome, Install Windows Only. Which is fine by me.
  
• I choose the new drive from the list.
  
• The installation runs from Copying Windows files to Finishing up. All steps are marked complete.
  
• Then the Windows Setup launches again.
  

Dell diagnostics show the new drive is functional, and no other problems were found.

Can anyone please suggest what I might try next/differently, etc.?

 

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.

 

Windows 10 Recovery Drive

I have a new Dell with Windows 10 absolutely unused.

Step 1 was to complete Windows setup - done.

Step 2 is to create recovery drive - error message each time I try following the instructions.

I've read all of the suggestions on the site, none work for me.

I never get the option of selecting a drive though I have inserted an empty 8Gb Sandisc - I just get the error message.

Surely this must be simple.