Solved Lenovo T450s - won't boot from USB


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Hello,
have WIN11 in my laptop Lenovo T450s. Using it for some months without any problems.
Now I need to reinstall (clean install) of windows 11. I downloaded ISO file from microsoft, created USB installation via Rufus.

My problem is laptop wont boot from USB stick. Don't know why. I recreted win11 installation 3x, still same problem. After I choose USB stick, laptop restarts and boot into windows normally.

I booted from USB (win11) in past without problems but I forget what I changed.

Thank you for all your tips.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro / 22H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL 20SM
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1035G1
    Memory
    8 GB RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    UHD Graphics
    Hard Drives
    256 GB SSD NVMe
    Browser
    Firefox / latest
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
During bootup, press F12 key to get a bootdevice menu. There you should be able to pick your install media.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro build 10.0.25951.1000 (Canary Channel)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo A485
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 2700U Pro
    Motherboard
    Lenovo (WiFi/BT module upgraded to Intel Wireless-AC-9260)
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    iGPU Vega 10
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" FHD (built-in) + 14" Lenovo Thinkvision M14t (touch+pen) + 32" Asus PB328
    Screen Resolution
    FHD + FHD + 1440p
    Hard Drives
    Intel 660p m.2 nVME PCIe3.0 x2 512GB
    PSU
    65W
    Keyboard
    Thinkpad
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Internet Speed
    600/300Mbit
    Browser
    Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    WSA: Installed
    SecureBoot: Enabled
    TPM2.0: Enabled
    AMD-V: Enabled
    VBS: Enabled
    HVCI: Enabled
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro build 10.0.22623.1037 (Release Preview Channel)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    i7-7700k @4.8GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus PRIME Z270-A
    Memory
    32GB 2x16GB 2133MHz CL15
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA GTX1080Ti FTW 11GB
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" 10-bit Asus PB328Q
    Screen Resolution
    WQHD 2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    512GB ADATA SX8000NP NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4
    PSU
    850W
    Case
    Fractal Design Define 7
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX Keys
    Internet Speed
    600/300Mbit
    Browser
    Edge (Cromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    AC WiFi Card
@SlicEnDicE I already wrote..
"After I choose USB stick, laptop restarts and boot into windows normally"
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro / 22H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL 20SM
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1035G1
    Memory
    8 GB RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    UHD Graphics
    Hard Drives
    256 GB SSD NVMe
    Browser
    Firefox / latest
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
Sounds like the USB may not be bootable. Can you check it on another PC?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows11 22H2 22621.674
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Hybrid
    CPU
    AMD FX-8350
    Motherboard
    MSI 990FXA-GD65 (MS7640)
    Memory
    8.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 800MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon R7 360 Series
    Sound Card
    AMD Built in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 21inch
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD 2.5inch 1GB SSD
    Case
    Cooler Master
    Cooling
    3 case fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft wired
    Mouse
    Microsoft wired
    Internet Speed
    50Mbps/20Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    No TPM, Legacy Boot, MBR, no secure boot
Hold shift down and then select power...reset. Do you get the option to start from a USB device?

Turn off 'secure boot' in BIOS but remember to re-enable later.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    11 Pro 22H2 OS build 22621.2361
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Swift SF114-34
    CPU
    Pentium Silver N6000
    Memory
    4GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Internet Speed
    13Mbps
    Browser
    Brave, Edge or Firefox
    Antivirus
    Webroot Secure Anywhere
Hi guys, fixed. There was a problem with usb created by rufus.
Today I used an official MS tool and Bolt works fine.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro / 22H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL 20SM
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1035G1
    Memory
    8 GB RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    UHD Graphics
    Hard Drives
    256 GB SSD NVMe
    Browser
    Firefox / latest
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
hi efor
There was a problem with usb created by rufus....
Click to expand...
your uefi /legacy boot is UEFI Only that mean gpt
so in refus:
Partition diagram: GPT Destination system: UEFI (Non CSM)

nb : If you want to activate the UEFI + BIOS hybrid function, press the ALT + E keys simultaneously in Rufus.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 7/ windows11
CRETINO said:
hi efor

your uefi /legacy boot is UEFI Only that mean gpt
so in refus:
Partition diagram: GPT Destination system: UEFI (Non CSM)

nb : If you want to activate the UEFI + BIOS hybrid function, press the ALT + E keys simultaneously in Rufus.
Click to expand...
Or just use Microsoft's own Media Creation Tool to create the flash drive. I don't know why people mess with Rufus unless they want some special feature like bypass hardware checks for Windows 11.

efor said:
Hi guys, fixed. There was a problem with usb created by rufus.
Today I used an official MS tool and Bolt works fine.
Click to expand...
Amazing what can be accomplished when you just use the simple method/tool provided by Microsoft, isn't it?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Homebuilt
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Crosshair VII Hero (WiFi)
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Education
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 7773
    CPU
    Intel i7-8550U
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia Geforce MX150
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Toshiba 512GB NVMe SSD
    SK Hynix 512GB SATA SSD
    Internet Speed
    Fast!
NavyLCDR said:
I don't know why people mess with Rufus unless they want some special feature like bypass hardware checks for Windows 11.
Click to expand...
Yes will use official MS tool only next time. Thank you
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro / 22H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL 20SM
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1035G1
    Memory
    8 GB RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    UHD Graphics
    Hard Drives
    256 GB SSD NVMe
    Browser
    Firefox / latest
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
CRETINO said:
hi efor

your uefi /legacy boot is UEFI Only that mean gpt
so in refus:
Partition diagram: GPT Destination system: UEFI (Non CSM)

nb : If you want to activate the UEFI + BIOS hybrid function, press the ALT + E keys simultaneously in Rufus.
Click to expand...
Thanks for revealing this trick! In older Rufus versions there was an option to use DD mode that would boot in both UEFI and Legacy BIOS mode, but in versions 3.xx was removed. I will try ALT+E next time I need to create a USB.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 22H2 64-bit (build 22621.2283)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Extensa 5630EZ
    CPU
    Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz
    Motherboard
    Acer Extensa 5630
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
    Internet Speed
    VDSL 50 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro v22H2 (build 22621.2283)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom-built PC
    CPU
    Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generation)
    Motherboard
    Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX
    Memory
    2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    Gainward NE5105T018G1-1070F (nVidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti 4GB GDDR5)
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Patriot Burst Elite 480GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
    PSU
    Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
    Case
    SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
    Cooling
    Stock Intel CPU Fan, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Mouse
    Sunnyline OptiEye PS/2
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 3.0 graphics drivers, WEI score 7.4
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