Can't reinstall Windows… laptop's SSD not detected?

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Shan said:

Paxton said:
@Shan
Yeah, my BIOS doesn’t have this option.

What’s the exact laptop model? (Not just ‘IdeaPad 5,’ but a detailed model like ‘14ALC05’).

It’s a Lenovo IdeaPad 5, 14ALC05.

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@Paxton
Since it’s an AMD-based model, my earlier suggestion might not apply. Did you create the USB drive on a non-Windows system like Linux or MacOS?

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Shan said:
@Paxton
Since it’s an AMD-based model, my earlier suggestion might not apply. Did you create the USB drive on a non-Windows system like Linux or MacOS?

Oh, my friend made it for me, and I think he mentioned something about Linux. I’ll confirm with him when he’s available.

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@Paxton
If it was made on Linux, that could be why. Some drives skip over certain details, leading to issues during Windows setup. If you can, try creating a bootable USB using a Windows machine with the Media Creation Tool or Rufus.

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@Shan
I don’t have a Windows PC right now. Can I do this with an Android phone?

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Paxton said:
@Shan
I don’t have a Windows PC right now. Can I do this with an Android phone?

If you need to create a proper bootable USB, it’s best to use a Windows machine. Using Android might not give the same results, so try to find access to a PC if you can.