Booting says "checking media pressence... " etc

Hello ,

Good to see you in Microsoft Community.

It seems like there might be an issue with the boot order or the boot settings in your system's BIOS.

Here are a few steps you can try to fix this issue:

1. Check Boot Order:
   1. Enter your computer's BIOS settings during startup (usually by pressing a key like F2, Del, F12, etc.).
   2. Look for the Boot Order or Boot Priority settings.
   3. Make sure that the NVMe drive with the Windows 11 installation is set as the first boot device.
2. Check Boot Settings: In the BIOS settings, look for any settings related to PXE boot or network boot, Disable any PXE boot options or network boot options if you are not using them.
3. Reset BIOS: If the above steps don't work, you can try resetting the BIOS settings to default. Look for an option like "Load Optimized Defaults" or "Reset to Default Settings" in the BIOS and select it. Disclaimer*: Microsoft provides no assurances and/or warranties, implied or otherwise, and is not responsible for the information you receive from the third-party linked sites or any support related to technology.* If you are going to modify BIOS Settings, please back up all your personal files first to ensure you do not lose data.
4. Check Hardware Connections: Double-check the connections of your NVMe drive to ensure it is properly seated in the M.2 slot.

After trying these steps, restart your system and see if the issue is resolved. If the problem persists, there may be a deeper hardware issue causing the delay during boot. You may Contact the after-sales technical support of your computer manufacturer for further assistance in hardware test, as they would be the best resource to provide you with specific guidance and solutions for their product.

If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

Mosken_L - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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Best Regards,

Mosken_L - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Thanks, I was having that problem trying to reinstall Windows from a thumb drive. However, I was able to use Disk Manager and EaseUS to change partitions and clone, and I got everything like I want it.