Installing Windows 11: SSD cannot be found

[silvanm]

I have Linux installed on my Minix Z100 Aero.

Now, I would like to switch back to Windows. So, I downloaded Win11_24H2_German_x64.iso and added it to a USB stick.

When I start Windows, I get a modal window with the instructions "Install driver to show hardware".

So, I created a second USB stick where I extracted the drivers from the file Z100_Aero_Drivers_WIN11_X64_V2.5_20240313.rar.

When the modal Window opens, if I chose the folder 1_Chipset\Drivers but the response is "Error while looking for drivers". This happens for any folder on that USB stick (e.g.

What am I missing here? Thanks in advance for any hints.

 

[MINIX - DR.Dang]

I have Linux installed on my Minix Z100 Aero.

Now, I would like to switch back to Windows. So, I downloaded Win11_24H2_German_x64.iso and added it to a USB stick.

When I start Windows, I get a modal window with the instructions "Install driver to show hardware".

So, I created a second USB stick where I extracted the drivers from the file Z100_Aero_Drivers_WIN11_X64_V2.5_20240313.rar.

When the modal Window opens, if I chose the folder 1_Chipset\Drivers but the response is "Error while looking for drivers". This happens for any folder on that USB stick (e.g.

What am I missing here? Thanks in advance for any hints.

Hi Silvanm

Could you send some pictures to check the problem？ Here is also a detailed installation guide for your reference https://www.solveyourtech.com/how-to-install-windows-11-on-a-new-pc-build-a-step-by-step-guide/

 

[silvanm]

Thanks for you answer, DR.Dang.

I found the solution: The problem was that I created the Windows 11 USB stick using Balena Etcher. With WinDiskwriter I was able to install Windows 11 properly. (With the exception of the HDMI sound output which doesn't work yet. I described in this thread)