I've created Windows to GO disk, and I have a problem on some computers. After start booting I get message "A read disk error occured Press ctrl+alt+delete to restart". On some computers the portable os is running without problems.
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The thread discusses issues with booting a Windows To Go disk, where the original poster experiences a "Disk read error" on some computers but not others. Respondents inquire about the USB formatting, partition scheme, and boot mode, and suggest ensuring the ISO source is reliable—preferably from Microsoft’s official tool—while also considering BIOS settings adjustments on newer systems. Overall, the conversation centers on troubleshooting compatibility and configuration problems affecting the Windows To Go setup.
The thread discusses issues with booting a Windows To Go disk, where the original poster experiences a "Disk read error" on some computers but not others. Respondents inquire about the USB formatting, partition scheme, and boot mode, and suggest ensuring the ISO source is reliable—preferably from Microsoft’s official tool—while also considering BIOS settings adjustments on newer systems. Overall, the conversation centers on troubleshooting compatibility and configuration problems affecting the Windows To Go setup.
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Where did you get the W10 ISO file from? I mean what website, exactly? Some ISO file sources are better than others, compatibility-wise.
It's always best to use the MCT tool from the Microsoft site. Also, as Neem points out, newer computers with protected BIOSes need to be changed temporarily in order to boot from any kind of external media (optical disc, or usb drive).
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It's always best to use the MCT tool from the Microsoft site. Also, as Neem points out, newer computers with protected BIOSes need to be changed temporarily in order to boot from any kind of external media (optical disc, or usb drive).
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How is the USB formatted (File system and partition scheme)?
On the systems that it works on what boot mode are they in UEFI, Legacy or Hybrid?
Same as above for systems it will not boot on?
On the systems that it works on what boot mode are they in UEFI, Legacy or Hybrid?
Same as above for systems it will not boot on?
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Where did you get the W10 ISO file from? I mean what website, exactly? Some ISO file sources are better than others, compatibility-wise.
It's always best to use the MCT tool from the Microsoft site. Also, as Neem points out, newer computers with protected BIOSes need to be changed temporarily in order to boot from any kind of external media (optical disc, or usb drive).
<<BIGBEARJEDI>>
It's always best to use the MCT tool from the Microsoft site. Also, as Neem points out, newer computers with protected BIOSes need to be changed temporarily in order to boot from any kind of external media (optical disc, or usb drive).
<<BIGBEARJEDI>>