It's been a few days since i switched to Linux mint, my HP laptop was originally Windows 10.
Mint worked better than i thought the only problem is i can't use some programs on Linux cause they don't support it.
So i downloaded the win 10 iso and flashed my usb using ventoy, at the boot menu i get two options for my usb UEFI or Legacy.
when i choose the UEFI i get an error, when i choose legacy it works at first then i get a message telling me im missing drivers, so i download
intel rapid storage tech and it recognizes my drivers but gives an error after.
i tried so many ways im feeling drained for the past few days can anyone help me.
https://imgur.com/a/W72atRz
(here's the errors i talked about)
Can't go back to windows 10
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Re: Can't go back to windows 10
So you want to reinstall windows?
Use this tool: https://github.com/WoeUSB/WoeUSB-ng
Use this tool: https://github.com/WoeUSB/WoeUSB-ng
Re: Can't go back to windows 10
I already did but it's the same result, i feel like BCD file got corrupted that's why im getting that error imma try and look for a way to fix itHawaiihemd wrote: ⤴Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:37 am So you want to reinstall windows?
Use this tool: https://github.com/WoeUSB/WoeUSB-ng
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Re: Can't go back to windows 10
With windows ISOs, for me, ventoy has been unreliable.
So I suggest you reinstall with an installation media created with woeUSB-ng. Probably less time consuming than trying to fix the issue at hand.
So I suggest you reinstall with an installation media created with woeUSB-ng. Probably less time consuming than trying to fix the issue at hand.
Re: Can't go back to windows 10
Whatever application you use, make sure you don't eject the USB stick before the iso is copied over. Copy progress bar is simply unreliable.
Run
@Hawaiihemd: this could have been the reason for your Ventoy failures.
Run
sync
in a Terminal and wait for command prompt to reappear just to ensure that the write operation is complete.@Hawaiihemd: this could have been the reason for your Ventoy failures.
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Re: Can't go back to windows 10
@MiZoG
Very good point in this context! I second the use of
Although, for me, that was not the issue as I am aware of that particular "problem".
Very good point in this context! I second the use of
sync
to ensure writing to the external media is complete.Although, for me, that was not the issue as I am aware of that particular "problem".
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Re: Can't go back to windows 10
I use Disks to serve the Same Purpose.Hawaiihemd wrote: ⤴Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:57 am @MiZoG
Very good point in this context! I second the use ofsync
to ensure writing to the external media is complete.
Although, for me, that was not the issue as I am aware of that particular "problem".
you can tell it to "eject" the flashdrive, and watch the symbols, it will show you when it is safe to use the Power OFF tab...
in fact, you can click on Power Off, and Disks will NOT, eject the flashdrive, until Sync has finished.
Re: Can't go back to windows 10
Depending on what programs you want, Windows 10 runs fine as a Virtual Machine. I prefer VirtualBox. All you need is that W10 .iso, and W10 doesn't require a registered copy. Without registering, you lose the ability to set your desktop eye candy and get a nag for registering, but programs install and run normally.
If W10 is only needed for a few programs that aren't gpu intensive, running it in a VM is my preferred method.
If W10 is only needed for a few programs that aren't gpu intensive, running it in a VM is my preferred method.