When troubleshooting Windows installation issues on different file systems, follow these steps:
General Steps
- Check System Properties: Open Computer or My Computer and check the system properties (Properties) for each partition to ensure it is set up correctly.
- Verify Disk Usage: Check disk usage to ensure there’s enough free space available on the drive where Windows was installed.
- Disable Fast Startup: Disable Fast Startup in Power Options to prevent issues with booting.
Specific Issues and Solutions
1. Windows Installation Failed
- Check system properties for any errors or warnings related to the failed installation.
- Verify that the System Image File (SIM) is correct and not corrupted.
- Run the built-in troubleshooter, “Check for hardware issues” or “Check for disk errors”.
Windows 10/8/7
- Press the Windows key + I
- Go to “Update & Security”
- Click on “Troubleshoot”
- Select “Hardware and devices” from the left menu
- Click on “Additional Troubleshooting”
- Select “Check for hardware issues”
Windows 11/10/8/7
- Press the Windows key + G
- Type “Device Manager” in the search bar
- Expand the “System” section and click on each device
- Click on “Update & Security”
- Click on “Troubleshoot”
- Select “Check for hardware issues”
2. Windows Installation Not Found
- Check system properties to ensure the drive is set up correctly.
- Verify that the System Image File (SIM) is correct and not corrupted.
- Run the built-in troubleshooter, “Check for disk errors”.
Windows 10/8/7
- Press the Windows key + I
- Go to “Update & Security”
- Click on “Troubleshoot”
- Select “Disk Error Fixer”
3. Disk Errors After Installation
- Check system properties to ensure disk usage is sufficient.
- Run a disk check using the built-in tool, “chkdsk”.
Windows 10/8/7
- Press the Windows key + X
- Select “Command Prompt (Admin)”
- Type “chkdsk C:” and press Enter
4. Boot Loop or Black Screen
- Check system properties to ensure boot order is set correctly.
- Verify that the System Image File (SIM) is correct and not corrupted.
- Run the built-in troubleshooter, “Check for hardware issues” or “Check for disk errors”.
Windows 10/8/7
- Press the Windows key + R
- Type “msconfig”
- In the Startup tab, click on each program in the list and disable it until you’re sure which ones to keep.
- Click “Save changes”
5. Windows Installation Issues
- Check system properties for any errors or warnings related to the failed installation.
- Verify that the System Image File (SIM) is correct and not corrupted.
- Run the built-in troubleshooter, “Check for disk errors”.
Windows 10/8/7
- Press the Windows key + I
- Go to “Update & Security”
- Click on “Troubleshoot”
- Select “Additional Troubleshooting”
