Screen Stuck on Setup Is Starting on Windows 11/10/7? Fix It Now!

During the installation process of Windows 11/10/7, did you encounter the "Installation is starting" interface stuck? This article provides five solutions to help you get out of your predicament easily.

Some users reported that when installing Windows system for laptops, they encountered the problem of "starting installation" being stuck on the installation interface. The system starts from the USB flash drive and click "Install Now", the interface stays in the "Starting Installation" state.

Before trying the following solution, please confirm whether your computer meets the installation requirements of the target operating system.

Related readings:

• Basic requirements for Windows 11 system
• Windows 10 system requirements: Can my computer run?

1. Disconnect external equipment

External devices or peripherals can sometimes interfere with the installation process. Try to disconnect unnecessary devices such as printers, external hard drives, and other USB devices, leaving only necessary component connections.

2. Check the installation media

To resolve the issue of "Windows 11 installation stuck in 'Starting Installation'", make sure the Windows installation media is created correctly on the USB drive. You can use the Windows installation media creation tool provided by Microsoft's official website to create a bootable USB drive containing Windows 11/10/7 installation files. Make sure the tool completes the process without errors.

3. Use different USB drives to install

If you have another computer, consider recreating the Windows installation media using a different USB drive. This helps ensure that the "Windows 10 installation is stuck in 'Starting Installation'" issue is not related to the USB drive itself.

4. Hardware Diagnosis

You can run hardware diagnostics to check the health of computer components, including existing SSDs. Many computers have built-in diagnostic tools that can be accessed by pressing specific keys (such as F2, F12, Del) when booting. Please check your computer manual or the manufacturer's website for instructions on running the diagnostics.

5. Use Command Prompt

If your SSD does not contain important files, try cleaning it and install Windows 11/10/7 on it to resolve the "Screen stuck in 'Starting Installation'" issue.

If you have important data on your SSD, it is best to back it up to a normal computer first. To back up your data, you can try using the best backup software - MiniTool ShadowMaker. It can back up files and clone SSDs to larger SSDs.

1. On the installation interface, press F10 to run the command prompt.
2. Enter the following commands and press Enter after each command:
   • diskpart
   • list disk
   • select disk X (replace X with the SSD number shown in the "list disk" result)
   • Clean
3. Restart the computer and try to reinstall Windows.

Conclusion

This article introduces five ways to solve the problem of "Windows 11 installation stuck in 'starting installation'". If you have any issues with MiniTool ShadowMaker, you can contact us via email.

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