problem with installing windows 10

Question

Hello, I am trying to install a clean copy of windows 10 on my a brand new HDD and when I try to install it during the copying files it comes up with error: no operating system found. I thought it was something I done wrong when creating the usb media so I went back and done it again. it wasn't. how do I install windows and not have this error come up?

Thanks

Answer 1

Hello dj21304,

How is your problem? Please let me know if there is any progress.

Best Regards,

Lenka | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Answer 2

Hello dj21304,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

Let me help you with the problems you encounter when installing a brand new system.

Prerequisites for a fresh system installation.

• Please ensure that you have backed up all data on your PC, a clean install will erase all files on your PC
• Before starting, please disconnect all external devices, except mouse, keyboard and network cable

The root cause of "no operating system found" may be a problem with the media. How much space do you have left on your USB stick and system disk? I usually recommend 8G or more for the USB stick and 40G or more for the system disk.

If you currently meet these requirements, please delete the installation media from your USB stick and use the Microsoft Media Creation Tool to recreate the USB stick installation media by visiting the following website and following the instructions.

Click Download Windows 10

Detailed steps for a brand new installation can be found at the following link.

Click How to: Perform a Clean Install or Reinstall of Windows 10

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

Best Regards,

Lenka-MSFT| Microsoft Community Support Specialist