How are you writing the USB stick? If you’re using the Media Creation Tool, it only writes with UEFI in mind so you need to have it set to UEFI boot for it to properly register the installation drive to begin with. In addition, you’re committing to keeping it as a “UEFI” system once you reinstall since changing back isn’t going to happen without a reinstall.
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How are you writing the USB stick? If you’re using the Media Creation Tool, it writes it with a preference for UEFI boot modes on compatible systems. With these systems, you often need to have it set to UEFI boot for it to show as a boot option. In addition, you’re committing to keeping it as a “UEFI” system once you reinstall since changing back isn’t going to happen without a reinstall.
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If you want to have some flexibility, you’ll need to use [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/USB+Installation+Media+Creation/51255|Rufus].
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If you want to have some flexibility, you’ll need to use [guide|51255|Rufus].
How are you writing the USB stick? If you’re using the Media Creation Tool, it only writes with UEFI in mind so you need to have it set to UEFI boot for it to properly register the installation drive to begin with. In addition, you’re committing to keeping it as a “UEFI” system once you reinstall since changing back isn’t going to happen without a reinstall.
If you want to have some flexibility, you’ll need to use [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/USB+Installation+Media+Creation/51255|Rufus].