USB Key Recognized as Removable Drive Solved

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Hello,

I know full well that there are plenty of forums on this subject, but I haven't found any clear answers.
I need my USB drive to be recognized as a USB drive and not as a removable disk in order to install Windows 10 on it.
Any solutions, please?

jeannets · Answer

Hello,

You can't INSTALL Windows on a USB drive... The installed Windows on a PC must be on the internal disk of the PC...

Unless you are talking about the ISO file that's used for the installation?? But that's not the same thing.

jeannets · Answer

Hi,

If you have the ISO, you need to place it on an empty USB stick using the software "Rufus" https://rufus.akeo.ie/?locale=fr_FR, it works every time.

What might cause you a problem is the PC's disk where you're installing it, which is not empty... this disk must be formatted beforehand; but during the installation, you will be given the option to "format the disk".

But this PC..?? What is it, what model, how old is it..?? It had a hard drive and Windows before... So explain a bit more and also what your final goal is.. because you were just talking about a USB stick at first, and now we're off on Windows..

jeannets · Answer

It's very possible, because you booted your PC from the USB stick...

Your PC might be in USB1 at startup with the BIOS... it's only when Windows is running that Windows uses the drivers to switch to USB2 and it goes faster...

Let's add that your USB stick might be slow in addition to being USB1

The best solution remains the burned CD/DVD, it's much faster..

But everyone wants to use the USB stick... Too lazy to burn a CD... everyone has their choices..

jeannets · Answer

OK Indeed, it seems a bit long after all... hasn't it gone into standby?? The CDs are on sale in supermarkets..

jeannets · Answer

What type of computer is it..?

Windows 10 might not be for him..??

Windows 10 is demanding, bulky, intrusive... and bloated.

It takes hours to update... it's simple, you feel like your computer isn't yours... but at Microsoft's disposal..

jeannets · Answer

Yes, there must be errors in the Windows that you installed

Your error doesn’t ring a bell for me..??

I would have preferred the exact model of the PC... Given the processor, it should work better than that..

That said, maybe you need a version of W10 that is suitable for your PC..??

In my opinion, your installation needs to be redone with a good version of Windows..

I'm also thinking about the organization of your hard drive... what is it formatted in.. How many partitions etc..

And provide the exact type of your PC..

jeannets · Answer

OK, then give the exact model of your motherboard...

I would add that Chrome is not the first thing to install... if you want spies and malicious software... you've fallen into it..

For me, your Windows is not clean.. Or the disk was not clean before the install..

-- send an image of the disk structure to cjoint.com and paste the link here.
For that, do (Press Windows + R) type diskmgmt.msc, enlarge the box so we can see everything... and copy it to cjoint.

Holiday009 · Answer

My motherboard: https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00D12OASW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My hard drive: https://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00152730.html
I remind you that I can't install anything because of the file error except for Chrome, but I don't know why. So I can't install my antivirus. Anyway, it's bugging so much that I can't even get on Chrome.
I clicked on format before starting the installation; I did it even 3 or 4 times.
By the way, I restarted, and 1 hour and a half later it finally restarted and it says: critical error: the start menu and Cortana aren't working. We will try to fix the problem on your next login.
As soon as things get better, I'll send you the disk structure image.
Thanks again for helping me.

jeannets · Answer

Here is the MSI site for your motherboard https://fr.msi.com/Motherboard/support/B85-G41-PC-Mate.html#down-bios
It has all the drivers suitable for Windows 10, manual, BIOS, etc.

A "critical error" is either Windows or the disk

You could create another live USB stick with "Toutou Linux" on it https://linuxfr.org/news/toutou-linux-6-0-slaxen-rcx the goal would simply be to boot your PC from this USB stick to check that your PC works normally with another system... and that its electronics are OK.

It is not a question here of installing it on the hard drive... but only of running the PC... to listen to its heart..!

Holiday009 · Answer

I finally managed to access disk management (1 hour wait).
Here, I don't know if it's enough: https://www.cjoint.com/c/GBwvv3cu6zy

I'm afraid the drivers might not work if they are .exe files, but I'll test it right away, thanks.

jeannets · Answer

OK, this disk looks compliant with an installation of the type Windows 7, 8, 10... from what we can see.

Holiday009 · Answer

I transferred the drivers from my USB key, I downloaded the drivers for Windows 10 64-bit and yet when I launch it I get: "This application cannot run on your PC. To find a version for your PC, contact the software publisher."

Holiday009 · Answer

I can't therefore install drivers except with the Windows Update updates that I do, but which don't change anything to the problem for now.

Holiday009 · Answer

Look here: https://forums.commentcamarche.net/forum/affich-32321250-lenteur-apres-mise-a-niveau-windows-10
Phenetas's response reassures me; it's exactly what's happening to me. Maybe there aren't any problems after all?

jeannets · Answer

It is likely that your PC has nothing wrong with it... That’s why I suggested running it with a small Linux from a USB stick... that way it will operate differently than under Windows, and you’ll see if it’s slow or not..??

-- Your disk could have something wrong..?? but as I told you, it seems fine and it was working properly under Windows 7...

-- Your message

"This application cannot run on your PC. To find a version for your PC, check with the software publisher."

means that there is a program that starts at the same time as Windows and is incompatible with your version of PC...(or Windows) so go to "MSconfig" and remove it... and there may be several..??

-- It’s highly probable that you chose the wrong version of Windows for your installation; it’s old, suited for another machine, not optimized for your processor, like an OEM from another brand, etc..?? and requires a million updates... I’ve already seen 13 hours of updates on the same PC.. So you can say it’s not for urgent work..

-- Personally, I’m not keen on Windows 10 either, I see too many people with functionality issues... or following an update... And we don’t know why..?? coming from Microsoft..

Holiday009 · Answer

My PC is so slow that I can't even access MSCONFIG...
I'm going to run it under Linux, do I need to do anything special or just check if it's working well?
Thanks.
If it's the Windows that's faulty, I will request a refund.

Holiday009 · Answer

When I insert my key, it says:
Booting Linux
partnew (hd0,3) 0x00 (hd0,0)/linux.iso
Error 15: File not found
What should I do?
I followed the first tutorial here with isobooter:
http://toutoulinux.free.fr/tuto6.php

jeannets · Answer

In my opinion, it shouldn't be done like this..

1° you need to download the ISO file of Toutou https://sourceforge.net/projects/toutoulinux/files/6.xx/SlaXen-6.0_RCX_NoPAE-2015-05-29.iso/download

2° you put it on your USB stick with RUFUS, I believe you already have it.
Your USB stick shouldn't contain anything else..

3° you need to make sure that your PC (BIOS) is properly configured to boot from your USB stick... but I think that's already the case since you successfully booted during your Windows installation..

Holiday009 · Answer

I've already downloaded the ISO and it doesn't work with Rufus, it says: toutout_slaxen_6.0.sfs not found. It's not a boot issue, I'm booting fine from my USB key :)

Holiday009 · Answer

I'm probably going to request a refund, so should I buy Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Pro afterwards?

jeannets · Answer

An ISO file ends with ISO and not with SFS... so you don't have the right file... because Rufus works, that's undeniable. If you click on the link I gave you, it is indeed an ISO file that is downloaded https://sourceforge.net/projects/toutoulinux/files/6.xx/SlaXen-6.0_RCX_NoPAE-2015-05-29.iso/download I don't know how you end up with something else..?? be careful: there is about a 10-second wait... and the file appears on the screen... you need to save it.... and then place it as it is on the USB drive with Rufus.

Holiday009 · Answer

Yes, yes, I know all that. I downloaded exactly the same file, but my error is known; it has been mentioned on other forums: https://www.developpez.net/forums/d1515207/systemes/linux/distributions/probleme-d-installation-toutou-linux/ Except that I can't resolve it, even though I'm doing what they say... I'm doing everything correctly; I've tried with other software than Rufus, and it results in the same error.

jeannets · Answer

Burn it to a CD and you won't have these problems.. I understand a bit better now after reading your links.. indeed, it has its own SysLinux boot file that overlaps with Rufus's, causing a conflict. You can check out this USB installation variant. You can also use Puppy Slako instead of Toutou http://slacko.eezy.xyz/download.php You have the choice between the 32-bit and 64-bit versions.. Good night.

Holiday009 · Answer

Ok thanks again, I'll give it a try, good night ;).

Holiday009 · Answer

Problem solved, I found a DVD, I burned Windows 10 on it, I installed it, and there were no issues, and the computer has become super fast! It feels so good! I will avoid the USB stick from now on. Thanks for everything again!

jeannets · Answer

Well, that's a good thing... Indeed, the USB stick is a compromise... and a USB stick can be modified, whereas a CD/DVD is burned, and nothing can be changed afterward. Not to mention the access speed, which is quite different... So there you go; well, good luck.

Holiday009 · Answer

Thank you and thank you for everything!

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