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I recently had to re-install Windows because of some stubborn malware. I used a legitimate Windows 10 installer and set it to erase all personal files and data.
After the install finished, I am greeted with the "Hi there" screen asking for locale info. I'll enter the fields and proceed to the advanced or express install page. I used the advanced page to opt-out of Microsoft telemetry and proceeded. I was brought back to the "Hi there" screen.
So I tried again with the express install. After finishing I was met yet again with the "Hi there" screen.
Is Windows stuck in some sort of boot loop? I can't get past this step in the installation. I don't believe I installed Windows improperly, please help. Thanks in advance
Mr. Mendelli
Posted 2017-06-18T10:08:17.663
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I should add that I installed Windows from an ISO stored on a portable backup hard drive. – Mr. Mendelli – 2017-06-18T10:11:31.910
Erase the drive before doing a clean install. – Moab – 2017-06-18T23:38:56.413
Even if I was willing to do so, there isn't anything else I can do on the computer. It's stuck in an infinite loop of the Windows 10 inital setup. – Mr. Mendelli – 2017-06-19T00:42:45.290
Sure there is but is a waste of time. – Moab – 2017-06-19T00:44:23.297
How so? Could I attempt to boot from the external hard drive? – Mr. Mendelli – 2017-06-19T00:46:22.260
Make a W10 install CD or usb, wipe the drive using DBAN, then start the install from CD or usb....https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-erase-a-hard-drive-using-dban-2619148
– Moab – 2017-06-19T00:49:48.550