I have a problem with a clean install of Windows 10. I have 10 installed, but I want to refresh my system with a clean install. My DVD drive is not working (not reading discs) so I made USB installation media with Media Creation Tool. I have set in BIOS: 1st Boot Device [Removable Device]. After...

Change boot from Uefi to legacy and it should fire up.

I have no such option. I will give the BIOS version: AMIBIOS Version: 218 VGA BIOS Version: 1706.I10K50.001 EC BIOS Version: 2020180001.

You must have something there, go to the bios, go to the boot option and make a photo upload as an attachment

Make a flash drive with Rufus, partitioning scheme: GPT for UEFI (I had a similar problem last week). Additionally, set the BIOS to make the disk last in the boot queue. You can also check with which key the boot menu starts when the computer starts and manually select the disk from which to start.

Setting Secure Boot Control what

I don't have this setting, I just have something like this:

Apparently your BIOS does not have the option to disable UEFI mode, burn the image with Windows to DVD or make a USB flash drive under UEFI as I wrote

Referring to the photo you took, go to boot settings configuration and give another photo, there will be settings.

Well, this setting should also be:

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I have a problem with a clean install of Windows 10. I have 10 installed, but I want to refresh my system with a clean install. My DVD drive is not working (not reading discs) so I made USB installation media with Media Creation Tool. I have set in BIOS: 1st Boot Device [Removable Device]. After the reboot, the USB does not boot, but the system loads immediately. Please help.
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Change boot from Uefi to legacy and it should fire up.
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qs300 wrote:
Change boot from Uefi to legacy and it should fire up.

I have no such option. I will give the BIOS version:
AMIBIOS
Version: 218
VGA BIOS Version: 1706.I10K50.001
EC BIOS Version: 2020180001.
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You must have something there, go to the bios, go to the boot option and make a photo upload as an attachment
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Make a flash drive with Rufus, partitioning scheme: GPT for UEFI (I had a similar problem last week). Additionally, set the BIOS to make the disk last in the boot queue. You can also check with which key the boot menu starts when the computer starts and manually select the disk from which to start.
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przemkoc wrote:
You must have something there, go to the bios, go to the boot option and make a photo upload as an attachment

Something like this:

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Setting Secure Boot Control what
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Setting Secure Boot Control what

I don't have this setting, I just have something like this:
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Apparently your BIOS does not have the option to disable UEFI mode, burn the image with Windows to DVD or make a USB flash drive under UEFI as I wrote
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Referring to the photo you took, go to boot settings configuration and give another photo, there will be settings.
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Well, this setting should also be:
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Martinek91 wrote:
Apparently your BIOS does not have the option to disable UEFI mode, burn the image with Windows to DVD or make a USB flash drive under UEFI as I wrote

I did as you wrote, entered the boot menu (using the ESC key when starting the computer), manually selected the disk and it does not want to load.

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Referring to the photo you took, go to boot settings configuration and give another photo, there will be settings.

pidar wrote:
Well, this setting should also be:

Here is the photo:

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"Interesting fact" I connected the usb with the image taken with Media Creation Tool, entered the boot menu, selected the disk and it loads. The one made with Rufus does not load.
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Many thanks for your help. I think that since I managed to run the installer from the usb drive, it solves the problem.
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✨ The discussion revolves around issues faced during a clean installation of Windows 10 on an ASUS K50IJ laptop, specifically regarding USB booting. The user created a USB installation media using the Media Creation Tool due to a non-functional DVD drive. Despite setting the BIOS to prioritize the USB as the first boot device, the system fails to boot from it. Suggestions include switching the BIOS from UEFI to legacy mode, using Rufus to create the USB with a GPT partitioning scheme, and ensuring the USB is correctly formatted. The user eventually succeeded in booting from the USB created with the Media Creation Tool, while the one made with Rufus did not work.
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TL;DR: To fix ASUS K50IJ USB‑boot issues for a clean Windows 10 install, use an 8 GB USB and "Use the media creation tool" to build the installer. [Create Windows 10 installation media]

Why it matters: For ASUS K50IJ owners whose USB won’t boot, this FAQ shows reliable creation and boot steps to start Setup.

Quick Facts

ASUS K50IJ boot menu key: press ESC during startup to select your USB device. [Elektroda, rydzykowo, post #17258580]
Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool needs a blank USB with at least 8 GB capacity. [Create Windows 10 installation media]
Typical Rufus fix suggested: set Partition scheme to "GPT for UEFI" and rebuild. [Elektroda, Martinek91, post #17253555]
Some K50IJ BIOS screens show no Secure Boot or UEFI toggle; rely on Boot Menu instead. [Elektroda, rydzykowo, post #17255616]
Real‑world result in this thread: 1 of 2 tools worked; MCT USB booted, Rufus build didn’t. [Elektroda, rydzykowo, post #17258580]

Why won’t my ASUS K50IJ boot from a Windows 10 USB?

Common causes are the wrong partition scheme, boot order, or incompatible USB build. Use the Boot Menu (ESC) to pick the stick explicitly. In this case, a Media Creation Tool USB booted, while a Rufus build did not. Recreate the USB with the Microsoft tool and retry from the Boot Menu. [Elektroda, rydzykowo, post #17258580]

What’s the easiest way to create a USB installer that K50IJ actually boots?

Use Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool on an 8 GB USB. The official guidance says, "Use the media creation tool." Run it, choose Create installation media, and target your USB. It produces a bootable installer that works across typical firmware setups. [Create Windows 10 installation media]

Which Rufus settings should I try if Media Creation Tool still fails?

Start with Rufus set to Partition scheme: "GPT for UEFI" and File system: FAT32. As advised, "partitioning scheme: GPT for UEFI." If it still won’t boot, test an MBR for BIOS/UEFI‑CSM build. Always select the USB via the Boot Menu at startup. [Elektroda, Martinek91, post #17253555]

How do I open the ASUS K50IJ boot menu?

Power off, insert the USB, then power on and press ESC repeatedly. The ASUS boot selector appears. Choose your USB drive to start Windows Setup. This worked once the USB was created correctly. [Elektroda, rydzykowo, post #17258580]

My BIOS has no UEFI/Legacy toggle—what should I do?

Some K50IJ BIOS lack a UEFI/Legacy switch. As one helper noted, "your BIOS does not have the option to disable UEFI mode." Build a UEFI‑capable USB and launch it from the Boot Menu. Use the tool or settings that actually boot on your unit. [Elektroda, Martinek91, post #17255838]

Do I need to change Secure Boot on K50IJ?

In the thread’s BIOS screenshots, there was no Secure Boot Control entry. Nothing needed disabling for USB boot there. Focus on compatible USB media and launching it via the Boot Menu instead. [Elektroda, rydzykowo, post #17255616]

Why does it skip USB and boot Windows immediately?

Boot Priority may favor the internal drive, or the USB build is incompatible. Move the hard disk lower in the boot order, or choose the USB from the Boot Menu. Manual selection often bypasses priority issues. [Elektroda, Martinek91, post #17253555]

What BIOS version did the thread’s K50IJ run, and does that affect options?

That unit reported AMIBIOS Version 218 and EC BIOS 2020180001. BIOS menus vary between builds, so expect differences. Check your Boot and Security pages for relevant options and the boot‑menu hint on the splash screen. [Elektroda, rydzykowo, post #17252581]

Rufus USB won’t boot but Media Creation Tool USB does—why?

Each tool lays out partitions and boot files differently, and older firmware can be picky. Here, 1 of 2 tools worked: the MCT stick booted, while Rufus didn’t. Use the method that boots on your device, then proceed with Setup. [Elektroda, rydzykowo, post #17258580]

How do I boot the Windows 10 USB via the Boot Menu?

Insert the prepared USB and power off the laptop.
Power on and tap ESC repeatedly to open the Boot Menu.
Select the USB drive and press Enter to launch Windows Setup. [Elektroda, rydzykowo, post #17258580]

Can I still install from DVD if my optical drive is flaky?

Windows 10 supports installation from DVD or USB. If the DVD drive fails, create a bootable USB with Microsoft’s tool. You need a blank 8 GB stick to build the media and start Setup. [Create Windows 10 installation media]

Will Windows 10 reactivate after a clean install on the same laptop?

Yes. Windows 10 uses a digital license tied to your hardware, so it reactivates automatically when online. Skip the key during setup and let activation complete after sign‑in. [Activation in Windows 10]

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