Windows 10 ISO won't install from a flash drive
My laptop is a Lenovo ThinkPad T440. I downloaded the ISO for Windows 10 from Microsoft's website and wrote it on to a flash drive using dd. (I'm currently running Fedora 23, so I can't use the media creation tool.) On boot I get this error:
Windows Boot Manager
Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the
cause. To fix the problem:
1. Insert your Windows installation disc and restart your computer.
2. Choose your language settings, and then click “Next.”
3. Click “Repair your computer.”
If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or contact your
manufacturer for assistance.
File: BootBCD
Status: 0xc0000225
Info: The Boot Configuration Data for your PC is missing or contains
errors.
I've also tried to use a different flash drive and a different live OS. I have a feeling It might have something to do with the fact that I only have USB 3.0 ports on my machine. @Ramhound said this shouldn't matter but it's the only thing I can think of. If this is the case will buying a USB 3 flash drive solve the issue or will I just be able to do something in the BIOS to the USB controller?
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asked Nov 7 '15 at 15:09
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My laptop is a Lenovo ThinkPad T440. I downloaded the ISO for Windows 10 from Microsoft's website and wrote it on to a flash drive using dd. (I'm currently running Fedora 23, so I can't use the media creation tool.) On boot I get this error:
Windows Boot Manager
Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the
cause. To fix the problem:
1. Insert your Windows installation disc and restart your computer.
2. Choose your language settings, and then click “Next.”
3. Click “Repair your computer.”
If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or contact your
manufacturer for assistance.
File: BootBCD
Status: 0xc0000225
Info: The Boot Configuration Data for your PC is missing or contains
errors.
I've also tried to use a different flash drive and a different live OS. I have a feeling It might have something to do with the fact that I only have USB 3.0 ports on my machine. @Ramhound said this shouldn't matter but it's the only thing I can think of. If this is the case will buying a USB 3 flash drive solve the issue or will I just be able to do something in the BIOS to the USB controller?
windows windows-10 windows-10-upgrade windows-installation
asked Nov 7 '15 at 15:09
Cnorwood7641Cnorwood7641
58210
add a comment |
My laptop is a Lenovo ThinkPad T440. I downloaded the ISO for Windows 10 from Microsoft's website and wrote it on to a flash drive using dd. (I'm currently running Fedora 23, so I can't use the media creation tool.) On boot I get this error:
Windows Boot Manager
Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the
cause. To fix the problem:
1. Insert your Windows installation disc and restart your computer.
2. Choose your language settings, and then click “Next.”
3. Click “Repair your computer.”
If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or contact your
manufacturer for assistance.
File: BootBCD
Status: 0xc0000225
Info: The Boot Configuration Data for your PC is missing or contains
errors.
I've also tried to use a different flash drive and a different live OS. I have a feeling It might have something to do with the fact that I only have USB 3.0 ports on my machine. @Ramhound said this shouldn't matter but it's the only thing I can think of. If this is the case will buying a USB 3 flash drive solve the issue or will I just be able to do something in the BIOS to the USB controller?
windows windows-10 windows-10-upgrade windows-installation
asked Nov 7 '15 at 15:09
Cnorwood7641Cnorwood7641
58210
My laptop is a Lenovo ThinkPad T440. I downloaded the ISO for Windows 10 from Microsoft's website and wrote it on to a flash drive using dd. (I'm currently running Fedora 23, so I can't use the media creation tool.) On boot I get this error:
Windows Boot Manager
Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the
cause. To fix the problem:
1. Insert your Windows installation disc and restart your computer.
2. Choose your language settings, and then click “Next.”
3. Click “Repair your computer.”
If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or contact your
manufacturer for assistance.
File: BootBCD
Status: 0xc0000225
Info: The Boot Configuration Data for your PC is missing or contains
errors.
I've also tried to use a different flash drive and a different live OS. I have a feeling It might have something to do with the fact that I only have USB 3.0 ports on my machine. @Ramhound said this shouldn't matter but it's the only thing I can think of. If this is the case will buying a USB 3 flash drive solve the issue or will I just be able to do something in the BIOS to the USB controller?
windows windows-10 windows-10-upgrade windows-installation
windows windows-10 windows-10-upgrade windows-installation
asked Nov 7 '15 at 15:09
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asked Nov 7 '15 at 15:09
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You are most likely inserting your portable USB drive into a USB 3.0 port (blue). Try to move it to standard USB 2.0. To use USB 3.0, you will need an additional driver from your manufacturer.
edited Nov 7 '15 at 17:01
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answered Nov 7 '15 at 16:06
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Lenovo ThinkPad T440has no USB 2.0 ports. Besides Windows 10 supports booting from USB 3.0 devices out of the box which means it already as the required drivers.
– Ramhound
Nov 7 '15 at 17:20
@Ramhound is correct.
– Cnorwood7641
Nov 7 '15 at 17:55
@Random Guy: thank you!! I have a W540, and I was getting0xc0000225missing boot configuration. Moving the USB stick to a non 3.0 port fixed it! I initially discarded your answer as invalid considering the comments, but decided to try it out nonetheless and it worked!
– Julien Marrec
Nov 16 '15 at 13:43
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You are most likely inserting your portable USB drive into a USB 3.0 port (blue). Try to move it to standard USB 2.0. To use USB 3.0, you will need an additional driver from your manufacturer.
edited Nov 7 '15 at 17:01
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answered Nov 7 '15 at 16:06
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Lenovo ThinkPad T440has no USB 2.0 ports. Besides Windows 10 supports booting from USB 3.0 devices out of the box which means it already as the required drivers.
– Ramhound
Nov 7 '15 at 17:20
@Ramhound is correct.
– Cnorwood7641
Nov 7 '15 at 17:55
@Random Guy: thank you!! I have a W540, and I was getting0xc0000225missing boot configuration. Moving the USB stick to a non 3.0 port fixed it! I initially discarded your answer as invalid considering the comments, but decided to try it out nonetheless and it worked!
– Julien Marrec
Nov 16 '15 at 13:43
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You are most likely inserting your portable USB drive into a USB 3.0 port (blue). Try to move it to standard USB 2.0. To use USB 3.0, you will need an additional driver from your manufacturer.
edited Nov 7 '15 at 17:01
Jamal
4561617
answered Nov 7 '15 at 16:06
Random GuyRandom Guy
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Lenovo ThinkPad T440has no USB 2.0 ports. Besides Windows 10 supports booting from USB 3.0 devices out of the box which means it already as the required drivers.
– Ramhound
Nov 7 '15 at 17:20
@Ramhound is correct.
– Cnorwood7641
Nov 7 '15 at 17:55
@Random Guy: thank you!! I have a W540, and I was getting0xc0000225missing boot configuration. Moving the USB stick to a non 3.0 port fixed it! I initially discarded your answer as invalid considering the comments, but decided to try it out nonetheless and it worked!
– Julien Marrec
Nov 16 '15 at 13:43
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You are most likely inserting your portable USB drive into a USB 3.0 port (blue). Try to move it to standard USB 2.0. To use USB 3.0, you will need an additional driver from your manufacturer.
edited Nov 7 '15 at 17:01
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answered Nov 7 '15 at 16:06
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You are most likely inserting your portable USB drive into a USB 3.0 port (blue). Try to move it to standard USB 2.0. To use USB 3.0, you will need an additional driver from your manufacturer.
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Lenovo ThinkPad T440has no USB 2.0 ports. Besides Windows 10 supports booting from USB 3.0 devices out of the box which means it already as the required drivers.
– Ramhound
Nov 7 '15 at 17:20
@Ramhound is correct.
– Cnorwood7641
Nov 7 '15 at 17:55
@Random Guy: thank you!! I have a W540, and I was getting0xc0000225missing boot configuration. Moving the USB stick to a non 3.0 port fixed it! I initially discarded your answer as invalid considering the comments, but decided to try it out nonetheless and it worked!
– Julien Marrec
Nov 16 '15 at 13:43
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Lenovo ThinkPad T440has no USB 2.0 ports. Besides Windows 10 supports booting from USB 3.0 devices out of the box which means it already as the required drivers.
– Ramhound
Nov 7 '15 at 17:20
@Ramhound is correct.
– Cnorwood7641
Nov 7 '15 at 17:55
@Random Guy: thank you!! I have a W540, and I was getting0xc0000225missing boot configuration. Moving the USB stick to a non 3.0 port fixed it! I initially discarded your answer as invalid considering the comments, but decided to try it out nonetheless and it worked!
– Julien Marrec
Nov 16 '15 at 13:43
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Lenovo ThinkPad T440 has no USB 2.0 ports. Besides Windows 10 supports booting from USB 3.0 devices out of the box which means it already as the required drivers.– Ramhound
Nov 7 '15 at 17:20
Lenovo ThinkPad T440 has no USB 2.0 ports. Besides Windows 10 supports booting from USB 3.0 devices out of the box which means it already as the required drivers.– Ramhound
Nov 7 '15 at 17:20
@Ramhound is correct.
– Cnorwood7641
Nov 7 '15 at 17:55
@Ramhound is correct.
– Cnorwood7641
Nov 7 '15 at 17:55
@Random Guy: thank you!! I have a W540, and I was getting
0xc0000225 missing boot configuration. Moving the USB stick to a non 3.0 port fixed it! I initially discarded your answer as invalid considering the comments, but decided to try it out nonetheless and it worked!– Julien Marrec
Nov 16 '15 at 13:43
@Random Guy: thank you!! I have a W540, and I was getting
0xc0000225 missing boot configuration. Moving the USB stick to a non 3.0 port fixed it! I initially discarded your answer as invalid considering the comments, but decided to try it out nonetheless and it worked!– Julien Marrec
Nov 16 '15 at 13:43
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