| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | "No bootable device" | BIOS not set to DVD drive first; or disc not burned as bootable. | | "Missing driver" error | SATA controller not recognized. Switch BIOS from RAID/AHCI to IDE (temporary). | | "Windows cannot be installed to this disk" | Partition style mismatch (GPT vs MBR). Use DiskPart to clean drive or boot in matching mode (UEFI vs Legacy). | | Disc read errors | Burn a new DVD at slower speed (4x); clean disc lens. |
When you explore the burned DVD or mounted ISO, you'll see: windows 10 install cd
| Screen | What to select | |--------|----------------| | Product key | Enter key or select "I don't have a product key" (for evaluation/upgrade later) | | Edition | Match your license (Home/Pro) | | Installation type | – for clean install | | Drive selection | Delete/create partitions as needed | | Copying files | Automatic – PC will reboot several times | | Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | "No