How to fix USB flash drive problems installing Windows 11
If you start the Windows 11 installation with a USB bootable media and setup fails, then one or more files may be missing or damaged. The quick fix would be creating a new USB flash drive.
To create a Windows 11 USB flash drive, use these steps:
- Open Windows 11 download page.
- Under the “Create Windows 11 Installation Media” section, click the Download now button to save the file on the device.
- Double-click the MediaCreationToolW11.exe file to launch the tool.
- Click the Accept button to agree to the terms.
- (Optional) Clear the Use the recommended options for this PC option.
- Select the correct language and edition of Windows 11.
- Click the Next button.
- Select the USB flash drive option.
- Click the Next button
- Select the USB flash drive.
Quick tip: If the device is not in the list, click the “Refresh drive list” option to make it available.
After you complete the steps, the Media Creation Tool will create a new setup media with the files to install Windows 11.
