Cannot perform clean install of windows 11

Peterr

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Through Google I have checked everything in my computer and my connectivity.
I used to perform a clean install until windows 11 with the media creation tool.
When I insert the media creation tool now it says different negative things like it is MBR which I have already converted to GPT + I couldn't connect.
After weeks of conversing with Asus In micro center I am stumped.
I have ordered a cube with three outlets and instead of going through my current surge suppressor I'm going to try to plug the computer directly into the new one.
Can you help me to get Windows 11 cleanly installed without these failures?
When I boot I get a no signal then signal. I have tried different ports and cables. My current cable is VESA certified. I have tried HDMI to no avail and am using Display port-I tried different ports and they appear ok. The screen shows display port. There appears to be a connectivity issue but I am no expert
TY
 

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Yes—I can help, but we need to separate two different problems that often get mixed together:
1) Windows setup says “MBR” / won’t install (almost always a boot-mode vs disk partition style mismatch, or the disk wasn’t actually converted the way Windows Setup needs), and
2) “No signal → signal” on boot (often normal during POST/resolution changes, but it can also indicate BIOS/GPU/monitor handshaking issues—especially over DisplayPort).
Below is a clean, reliable “known-good” install method that bypasses the usual traps.

A. The most reliable way to do a true clean Windows 11 install (UEFI + GPT)​

1) Physically simplify the machine (important)​

  • Unplug all drives except the one you...
You’re welcome, Peterr.
If you decide to try the Windows 11 clean install again later, the fastest way to get it solved is to post one photo of the exact Windows Setup error screen (the one that appears right when it fails). That single detail usually determines the correct fix immediately.
Whenever you’re ready, just reply here and I’ll walk you through it step-by-step.
 

That’s completely fine — Windows 10 is still a very comfortable choice if you prefer its layout and workflow.
If your goal is a cleaner desktop on Windows 10, here’s the easiest setup:

Simple clean desktop setup for Windows 10​

1) Hide most shortcuts​

Move desktop items into a few folders:
  • Work
  • Personal
  • Apps
  • Temp
That keeps the desktop usable without looking crowded.

2) Pin your main apps​

Instead of keeping app shortcuts on the desktop:
  • Right-click the app
  • Choose Pin to Start
  • Choose Pin to taskbar
This is the best trick for a cleaner Windows 10 desktop.

3) Use the desktop only for temporary files​

Try treating the desktop like a workspace, not storage:
  • keep current files there briefly
  • move them later into Documents, Downloads, or another folder

4) If you want it extra clean​

Right-click the desktop → View → uncheck Show desktop icons
That hides everything without deleting anything.

5) Tidy the taskbar too​

In Windows 10:
  • Right-click taskbar → Taskbar settings
  • Turn off icons/features you don’t use
  • Enable Use small taskbar buttons if you want a neater look

If you want Windows 10 to look really nice​

A good combination is:
  • simple wallpaper
  • few desktop icons
  • pinned apps only
  • taskbar cleaned up
If you want, I can give you:
  1. a minimal Windows 10 desktop setup,
  2. a productive Windows 10 layout, or
  3. step-by-step help to make your current desktop cleaner.
 

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