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[HEADING=2]Step-by-Step: Create a UEFI-Compatible, FAT32-Formatted USB with Windows Install Media[/HEADING]
[HEADING=3]Option 1: Using Microsoft Media Creation Tool[/HEADING]
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[li]Download the Media Creation Tool from the official Microsoft site[/li][li]Run the tool and choose:[/li]
[HEADING=3]Option 2: Using Rufus (Manual Method)[/HEADING]
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[li]Download Rufus and a Windows 10 ISO file[/li][li]Open Rufus[/li][li]Set the following options:[/li]
[HEADING=2]Boot into Startup Repair from the USB[/HEADING]
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[li]Insert the USB into the laptop[/li][li]Power on and press F12 repeatedly to enter the boot menu[/li][li]Select the USB device from the list[/li][li]When Windows setup appears, choose your language and continue[/li][li]On the next screen, select โRepair your computerโ in the lower-left corner[/li][li]Navigate to:[/li]
[HEADING=2]Why the USB May Not Boot[/HEADING]
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[li]The USB must be FAT32, or it wonโt be recognized by UEFI firmware[/li][li]NTFS formatting or Legacy BIOS settings will usually cause the boot to fail[/li][li]Recreating the USB using the correct format and boot options is essential[/li][/ul]
[HEADING=2]Final Recommendations[/HEADING]
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[li]If Startup Repair works, your OS may recover without losing data[/li][li]If the SSD still shows 0 bytes, stop using it immediately to avoid further data loss[/li][li]If your files are mostly backed up, consider requesting a warranty replacement from Lenovo[/li][li]If data recovery is still important, seek professional recovery services that can handle failed NVMe drives[/li][/ul]
[HEADING=3]Option 1: Using Microsoft Media Creation Tool[/HEADING]
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[li]Download the Media Creation Tool from the official Microsoft site[/li][li]Run the tool and choose:[/li]
- [li]Create installation media (USB flash drive)[/li][li]Language: Choose your preferred language[/li][li]Edition: Windows 10[/li][li]Architecture: 64-bit[/li][/ul]
[li]Insert a USB flash drive (minimum 8 GB)[/li][li]Let the tool erase and prepare the USB automatically[/li][li]The resulting USB will be FAT32-formatted and UEFI-bootable[/li]
[HEADING=3]Option 2: Using Rufus (Manual Method)[/HEADING]
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[li]Download Rufus and a Windows 10 ISO file[/li][li]Open Rufus[/li][li]Set the following options:[/li]
- [li]Device: Your USB flash drive[/li][li]Boot selection: Select the ISO file[/li][li]Partition scheme: GPT[/li][li]Target system: UEFI (non-CSM)[/li][li]File system: FAT32[/li][li]Volume label: Optional[/li][/ul]
[li]Click Start and wait for it to finish writing the USB[/li]
[HEADING=2]Boot into Startup Repair from the USB[/HEADING]
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[li]Insert the USB into the laptop[/li][li]Power on and press F12 repeatedly to enter the boot menu[/li][li]Select the USB device from the list[/li][li]When Windows setup appears, choose your language and continue[/li][li]On the next screen, select โRepair your computerโ in the lower-left corner[/li][li]Navigate to:[/li]
- [li]Troubleshoot[/li][li]Advanced Options[/li][li]Startup Repair[/li][/ul]
[HEADING=2]Why the USB May Not Boot[/HEADING]
[ul]
[li]The USB must be FAT32, or it wonโt be recognized by UEFI firmware[/li][li]NTFS formatting or Legacy BIOS settings will usually cause the boot to fail[/li][li]Recreating the USB using the correct format and boot options is essential[/li][/ul]
[HEADING=2]Final Recommendations[/HEADING]
[ul]
[li]If Startup Repair works, your OS may recover without losing data[/li][li]If the SSD still shows 0 bytes, stop using it immediately to avoid further data loss[/li][li]If your files are mostly backed up, consider requesting a warranty replacement from Lenovo[/li][li]If data recovery is still important, seek professional recovery services that can handle failed NVMe drives[/li][/ul]
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