About this tag
The tag 'minimal system' on WindowsForum.com is used in discussions about installing or running Windows on low-specification hardware, such as netbooks or older devices. In the available content, a user describes a critical failure with the Start menu and Cortana after a clean install of Windows 10 build 10162 on an Acer Aspire One, which is described as a minimal system. The issue involves repeated error messages and an inability to proceed past the setup screen. This tag may be relevant for troubleshooting Windows installation problems on underpowered or legacy hardware.
  1. bochane

    Windows 10 Critical failure, startmenu and Cortane don't work

    Have you ever seen this? I do a clean install of 10162 from USB flash, on a Acer Aspire One (yes, a minimal system), remove all partitions and create a new one. Everything seems to go as expected, devices are installed, I select use Express settings, see the message “Even geduld” (One moment...
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    • acer clean install cortana critical failure device installation error message express settings installation issues minimal system performance reboot start menu system restore troubleshooting usb installation user experience windows 10 windows update
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support