Windows 11/10/7 Installation Screen Stuck on Setup Is Starting

Some users report that when they are trying to install Windows on their laptop, they meet the “screen stuck on Setup is Starting” issue. It boots from the USB drive and I click Install Now, then it says “Setup is Starting” and it says there.

Here, we’re going to try to help you find the solution to this problem. Before starting, you should check if your computer is compatible with the operating system that you want to install first.

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1. Remove the External Devices

Sometimes, external devices or peripherals connected to your PC can interfere with the installation process. Try unplugging unnecessary devices such as printers, external hard drives, and any other USB devices, leaving only the essential components connected.

2. Check Your Installation Media

To fix the “Windows 11 installation stuck at Setup is starting” issue, you should ensure that the Windows installation media on your USB drive is created correctly. You can use the Windows Installation Media Creation Tool from Microsoft’s official website to create a bootable USB drive with the Windows 11/10/7 installation files. Make sure that the tool completes the process without any errors.

3. Install via a Different USB Drive

If you have access to another computer, consider creating the Windows installation media again using a different USB drive. This will help ensure that the “Windows 10 installation stuck at Setup is Starting” issue is not related to the USB drive itself.

4. Hardware Diagnostics

You can run hardware diagnostics to check the health of your PC’s components, including the existing SSD. Many PCs have built-in diagnostic tools that can be accessed by pressing a specific key during startup (e.g., F2, F12, Del). Check your PC’s manual or the manufacturer’s website for instructions on running diagnostics.

5. Use Command Prompt

If your SSD does not contain important files, try to clean it and then install Windows 11/10/7 on it to fix the “screen stuck on Setup is Starting” issue.

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1. On the installation screen, press F10 to run Command Prompt.

2. Type the following commands and press Enter after each one:

• Diskpart
• list disk
• select disk X (replace X with the SSD number shown in the list disk result)
• clean

3. Restart your computer and try to install Windows again.

Final Words

In conclusion, we have introduced five ways to solve the “Windows 11 installation stuck at Setup is starting” issue. If you have any problem with MiniTool ShadowMaker, you can contact us via email [email protected].