What doesn't work? It doesn't boot? It boots but does nothing thereafter? It tries to install, but fails?
-
Please click the link below for your operating system to download the TSG SysInfo Utility. Click on "Save File" then double-click the file to run it. Copy and paste the report in your initial post. Windows 7 and later (downloads a file named tsginfo.exe) | Windows XP (downloads a file named SysInfo.exe)
Windows 10 Boot Disk
I have a friend who asked me to fix her computer. She has an old Desktop computer that's running Windows 10. It's running really slow so it needs to be wiped and have a fresh instillation of Windows 10. I was going to install Windows 10 using a flash drive but her computer doesn't support it. So I have to use a DVD. The problem I'm having is I downloaded Windows 10 from this site https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 when I burned the software to a blank DVD I went to boot it on an old laptop and it doesn't work. I'm used to it asking all the options that was on a Windows 7 installation disk. That's the last time I installed a new OS on a computer. So I'm confused as to what I'm supposed to do.
- Status
- Not open for further replies.
1 - 20 of 27 Posts
When I boot it just says media check failure. I guess you could say it tries to install, but failsWhat doesn't work? It doesn't boot? It boots but does nothing thereafter? It tries to install, but fails?
How did you burn ? Did you use the Burn ISO option? Because if you use Video disc or Data Disc, that will not be detected as a bootable medium.
Insert this DVD in working Windows. Let us know what the DVD drive says in My Computer / This PC.
What's the Burn ISO option? Because I used a third party software.How did you burn ? Did you use the Burn ISO option? Because if you use Video disc or Data Disc, that will not be detected as a bootable medium.
The DVD is listed as drive DInsert this DVD in working Windows. Let us know what the DVD drive says in My Computer / This PC.
Which software ? Can I see the interface ?What's the Burn ISO option? Because I used a third party software.
I think we have our problem spotted. It should denote something about Windows in the label. Something like ESD_USB or similar.The DVD is listed as drive D
If you are using Windows 10, right click on the ISO image you downloaded and use the " Burn Disc Image " option. Of course, you will need a suitable blank DVD in the DVD RW device.
The software is called PowerISO.Which software ? Can I see the interface ?
When I try to use the " Burn Disc Image " option it keeps telling me it can't read the disk in the drive. It keeps happening every time I put a new disk in they all can't be bad.If you are using Windows 10, right click on the ISO image you downloaded and use the " Burn Disc Image " option. Of course, you will need a suitable blank DVD in the DVD RW device.
Can you post a screenshot of PowerISO interface
What is the size of the empty DVD you are using ?
What is the size of Windows 10 ISO ?
What is the size of the empty DVD you are using ?
What is the size of Windows 10 ISO ?
Did you try the Burn option in the screenshot ?
Did you download the Media Creation Tool? That's what you need. It is an executable program. Run it and select the option to install on another computer, then select DVD (if you cannot use a USB flashdrive). That will create a bootable disk. You don't need third-party software of any kind.
Yes I downloaded the Media Creation Tool which installs a ISO of Windows 10 on your computer but you still have to burn it to a DVD.Did you download the Media Creation Tool? That's what you need. It is an executable program. Run it and select the option to install on another computer, then select DVD (if you cannot use a USB flashdrive). That will create a bootable disk. You don't need third-party software of any kind.
I went through the options on the Media Creation Tool when you run the program. It asks if you want to create installation media (USB, DVD, ISO) for another PC. Then asks if you want to create an ISO file to burn to a DVD later. So I am doing it right.
This is the option you want. It will then offer to create the USB, DVD or ISO. Select DVD, not ISO. That should make a bootable disk.It asks if you want to create installation media (USB, DVD, ISO) for another PC.
It doesn't ask if you want to make a DVD. Only USB and ISO. I wish I was making this up.This is the option you want. It will then offer to create the USB, DVD or ISO. Select DVD, not ISO. That should make a bootable disk.
1 - 20 of 27 Posts
- Status
- Not open for further replies.
Tech Support Guy
A forum community dedicated to tech experts and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about articles, computer security, Mac, Microsoft, Linux, hardware, networking, gaming, reviews, accessories, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
