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Hi! So, my issue is: I have tried resetting my PC from my removable pendrive and it failed. It didn't finish the configuration and a message that says "Windows could not finish configuring the system. To attempt to resume configuration, restart the computer" (i've already tried restarting the computer and it didn't work).
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Hello John!
Thank you for replying so quickly. So, my English is not quite perfect so i don't think I explained myself properly. When this error popped up i was in the process of doing a clean installation with an ISO on a pendrive i setup with and this installation failed. I can't access my user or anything on my PC. Here is a photo of where this error happens:
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Hello Jose,
Kindly use your existing pendrive first. If it still does not work, you may need to consider finding another flashdrive. Make sure you try to check and follow the suggested solutions in my first response, and I look forward to receiving your updates.
Kind regards,
John DeV
Independent Advisor
Okay! Do I disconnect the pendrive that i was using and create the Windows 10 USB in there or do I need to use another one? I'll be sure to get back to you when I make it ;).
Hello Jose,
Thank you for updating me with that information. I suggest you create a new Windows 10 USB Installation media. Please see the link in my first reply on how to make one. There's a Clean Installation guide by Greg in my first response. Kindly check it if it helps.
Kind regards,
John DeV
Independent Advisor
Hello Jose,
Good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.
If Resetting your PC didn't work, you may need to consider performing a Clean Installation of Windows 10.
Important: Back up your important personal data and files to an external hard drive or USB flash drive.
Find another working computer then download the Media Creation tool (Click Download tool now). Use the tool to "Create installation media (USB flash drive at least 8GB in size) to install Windows 10". Instructions inside the link.
Note: Please make sure to uncheck the "Use the recommended options for this PC" box.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...
Please try checking the link below for more details.
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2376-create...
Insert the USB Installation media into your computer. Please change the boot order in the Bios Settings. Boot your PC from the Installation Media you created.
Kindly refer to the link below on How to perform a Clean Installation of Windows by Greg.
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...
Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.
Kind regards,
John DeV
Independent Advisor
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