How to Install Windows from USB on TOSHIBA Dynabook Tecra: A Step-by-Step Guide

Preparing the Bootable USB Drive

• 💡 To install Windows on a TOSHIBA Dynabook Tecra from a USB, you'll need a bootable USB drive.
• 💻 If your laptop has no system or a broken one, another Windows PC is required to create this drive.
• 🌐 Download the Windows 11 ISO from the official microsoft.com website and select your preferred language and 64-bit version.
• 🛠️ Use the Rufus tool (rufus.ie) to create the bootable USB, ensuring you select the correct ISO file and USB drive to avoid data loss on other drives.
• ⚠️ Be aware that this process will erase all data on the selected USB drive.

Creating the Bootable USB with Rufus

• 🚀 Open Rufus and select the downloaded Windows 11 ISO file.
• ⚙️ In Rufus, you can remove requirements for RAM, Secure Boot, and TPM 2.0 if needed, and also remove the requirement for an online Microsoft account.
• 🔌 Ensure your TOSHIBA laptop is plugged into power before starting the installation process.
• ✅ Once Rufus finishes, the bootable drive is ready to be unplugged.

Booting from USB on TOSHIBA Dynabook Tecra

• 🔌 With the laptop fully turned off, plug in the bootable USB drive.
• ⚡ Press the power button and immediately start pressing the F12 key repeatedly to access the bootable device selection screen.
• ⚠️ If the laptop boots into Windows, perform a hard shutdown by holding the power button until the device is completely off, then try again.
• 🖱️ Use the arrow keys to select the USB drive and press Enter to boot from it.

Installing Windows and Keyboard Navigation

• ⚠️ The touchpad will likely not work during the initial installation; use the Tab key to navigate between sections and Shift + Tab to go back.
• ⌨️ Use arrow keys to select options within a section, and Spacebar to select items.
• 💾 Delete all partitions on the hard drive (Disk 0) by selecting each partition and using Alt + D.
• 🚀 Once the drive is unallocated space, click Alt + N to proceed with the installation.
• ⏳ Wait for Windows 11 to install, which may involve a couple of restarts.

Post-Installation Setup and Driver Updates

• 🌍 Select your country/region and keyboard layout using arrow keys and Tab.
• 🌐 Connect to a network; if Wi-Fi drivers are missing, an Ethernet cable may be necessary.
• 💻 Enter your Microsoft account credentials and set up a PIN.
• ⚙️ During setup, you can choose to set up as a new PC or restore from a backup.
• ⚠️ Decline offers like Microsoft 365 if you don't intend to use them to avoid charges.
• 🔧 After setup, go to Settings > Windows Update to download and install all available updates and drivers, which may resolve touchpad issues.
• 👍 If the touchpad still doesn't work, try pressing Fn + F9 to toggle it on/off after restarts and ensure all updates are installed.