BIOS Settings for Windows 10 installation?

Hi all!

I have had my new laptop for quite some time now and very happy with it. However, I have an issue where I cannot install Windows 10 onto the laptop, but Linux works fine.

I am wondering if it is something to do with the BIOS settings? I know that Secure Boot needs to be on, but what other settings need to be changed for WIndows to install without issues?

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Secure boot does not actually need to be on to install Windows, and I usually have it off when I install and turn it on later. You need to make sure your installation media is configured as EFI/GPT. If the USB installation media is set up as MBR it won’t boot.

Hi. Sorry for not giving enough details.

I am not dual booting. I only have Linux ATM (Ubuntu 20.04). I have tried 2 USBs (one USB 3.0 and a USB 2.0) and both result in failure of installation.

In terms of installation, I set up installation, schhose drive and start it installing, but fails after about 20% into the installation.

I was originally asking in terms of BIOS config so that I could try installation with changes to BIOS settings. Sorry if this part is confusing.

I am going to give it another try again. I will report back on the outcome

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Okay so to report back, I changed file system to NTFS, GPT partition Scheme and UEFI Target system in Rufus and is has gone a lot further than usual . It is now on the first time setup.

Thank you for the assistance and my apologies for any confusion. :slight_smile:

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I was able to install windows 10 version 1511 as it was the only one that seemed to install fine, so from there I upgraded to 21h2 using my phone as network (USB tethering) while I installed the update. After installing the driver bundle I am now completely set up.

Thank you the help again. :slight_smile:

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