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| Processor | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | Gigabyte B450 AORUS ELITE |
| Cooling | ID-Cooling SE-234 |
| Memory | Patriot Viper Steel Dual 16 GB (2X8) 3200 MHz |
| Video Card(s) | Palit Gamerock 3080 |
| Storage | Samsung 970 EVO Plus 500 GB / Sandisk Ultra 500 GB |
| Display(s) | ASUS TUF VG24VQ+VG27AQ3A |
| Case | BeQuiet! 500DX |
| Power Supply | RM750e |
| Mouse | G203 |
| Keyboard | RK61 |
| Software | Windows 11 |
I attempted to repair Windows using an ISO file, but the process failed. Since I had previously cloned my operating system when upgrading my SSD, I suspected this might be contributing to the issue, so I opted for a clean Windows installation.
I went through four different Windows 11 ISOs across two versions, tweaking nearly every setting in Rufus—bypassing security checks, keeping the defaults, and trying a wide range of configurations. I experimented with various disk formats (NTFS, FAT32, exFAT), consistently using GPT partitioning. Additionally, I tried several ISO burning tools, including Rufus, Ventoy, and Balena Etcher, but none of them worked.
Eventually, feeling exasperated, I gave up on Windows and decided to install Linux. Before proceeding, I ran MemTest86 using a Linux live USB for five hours, which found no hardware issues. The Linux installation went smoothly and has been running without a hitch since then.
Afterwards, I attempted to create a Windows 10 installation USB using WoeUSB on Linux and also tried Rufus on another Windows PC, but those efforts also failed. What's puzzling is that just a month ago, I had successfully installed Windows 11 on another computer using the same USB stick.
Regardless of what I tried, Windows installations would often start but fail partway through, usually with errors pointing to corrupted ISOs—despite testing multiple verified ISOs.
At this point, I’m stumped. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
I went through four different Windows 11 ISOs across two versions, tweaking nearly every setting in Rufus—bypassing security checks, keeping the defaults, and trying a wide range of configurations. I experimented with various disk formats (NTFS, FAT32, exFAT), consistently using GPT partitioning. Additionally, I tried several ISO burning tools, including Rufus, Ventoy, and Balena Etcher, but none of them worked.
Eventually, feeling exasperated, I gave up on Windows and decided to install Linux. Before proceeding, I ran MemTest86 using a Linux live USB for five hours, which found no hardware issues. The Linux installation went smoothly and has been running without a hitch since then.
Afterwards, I attempted to create a Windows 10 installation USB using WoeUSB on Linux and also tried Rufus on another Windows PC, but those efforts also failed. What's puzzling is that just a month ago, I had successfully installed Windows 11 on another computer using the same USB stick.
BIOS Settings & Adjustments
I explored and modified various BIOS settings during these attempts:- TPM 2.0: Enabled
- XMP: Disabled
- CSM Support: Disabled
- Fast Boot: Disabled
- Secure Boot: Tested both Enabled and Disabled
Regardless of what I tried, Windows installations would often start but fail partway through, usually with errors pointing to corrupted ISOs—despite testing multiple verified ISOs.
At this point, I’m stumped. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
System Specifications
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 Aorus Elite
- RAM: Patriot Viper Steel 2x8 GB 3200 MHz
- SSD 1: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 500GB (Partitioned—Linux installed, space reserved for Windows)
- SSD 2: SanDisk SDSSDH3 500GB
- HDD: HGST HTS725050A7E630
