Troubleshooting Windows Installation On Different File Systems
Publié le
9 avril 2025
When troubleshooting Windows installation issues on different file systems, follow these steps:
General Steps
- Check System Properties: Open Computer or My Computer and check the system properties (Properties) for each partition to ensure it is set up correctly.
- Verify Disk Usage: Check disk usage to ensure there’s enough free space available on the drive where Windows was installed.
- Disable Fast Startup: Disable Fast Startup in Power Options to prevent issues with booting.
Specific Issues and Solutions
1. Windows Installation Failed
- Check system properties for any errors or warnings related to the failed installation.
- Verify that the System Image File (SIM) is correct and not corrupted.
- Run the built-in troubleshooter, « Check for hardware issues » or « Check for disk errors ».
Windows 10/8/7
- Press the Windows key + I
- Go to « Update & Security »
- Click on « Troubleshoot »
- Select « Hardware and devices » from the left menu
- Click on « Additional Troubleshooting »
- Select « Check for hardware issues »
Windows 11/10/8/7
- Press the Windows key + G
- Type « Device Manager » in the search bar
- Expand the « System » section and click on each device
- Click on « Update & Security »
- Click on « Troubleshoot »
- Select « Check for hardware issues »
2. Windows Installation Not Found
- Check system properties to ensure the drive is set up correctly.
- Verify that the System Image File (SIM) is correct and not corrupted.
- Run the built-in troubleshooter, « Check for disk errors ».
Windows 10/8/7
- Press the Windows key + I
- Go to « Update & Security »
- Click on « Troubleshoot »
- Select « Disk Error Fixer »
3. Disk Errors After Installation
- Check system properties to ensure disk usage is sufficient.
- Run a disk check using the built-in tool, « chkdsk ».
Windows 10/8/7
- Press the Windows key + X
- Select « Command Prompt (Admin) »
- Type « chkdsk C: » and press Enter
4. Boot Loop or Black Screen
- Check system properties to ensure boot order is set correctly.
- Verify that the System Image File (SIM) is correct and not corrupted.
- Run the built-in troubleshooter, « Check for hardware issues » or « Check for disk errors ».
Windows 10/8/7
- Press the Windows key + R
- Type « msconfig »
- In the Startup tab, click on each program in the list and disable it until you’re sure which ones to keep.
- Click « Save changes »
5. Windows Installation Issues
- Check system properties for any errors or warnings related to the failed installation.
- Verify that the System Image File (SIM) is correct and not corrupted.
- Run the built-in troubleshooter, « Check for disk errors ».
Windows 10/8/7
- Press the Windows key + I
- Go to « Update & Security »
- Click on « Troubleshoot »
- Select « Additional Troubleshooting »
