Windows Reinstall

What to Do If Wi-Fi Does Not Work After Installing Windows

After a clean Windows installation, you may reach the desktop and find that no Wi-Fi networks appear. Device Manager may also show devices with yellow warning marks. This usually means Windows does not yet have the drivers for your wireless adapter and other hardware. Why this happens Windows installation media cannot include drivers for every ... <a title="What to Do If Wi-Fi Does Not Work After Installing Windows" class="read-more" href="https://pc-dna.com/help/windows-reinstall/what-to-do-if-wi-fi-does-not-work-after-installing-windows/" aria-label="Read more about What to Do If Wi-Fi Does Not Work After Installing Windows">Read more</a>

Using UEFI Instead of Legacy / CSM with PC-DNA

A quick note for older computers We’re sorry for the inconvenience. A temporary issue may affect the PC-DNA USB drive on a small number of older computers when it is started in Legacy / CSM mode. This does not affect your computer. The issue has been fixed in current versions, but we recommend checking your ... <a title="Using UEFI Instead of Legacy / CSM with PC-DNA" class="read-more" href="https://pc-dna.com/help/windows-reinstall/uefi-boot/" aria-label="Read more about Using UEFI Instead of Legacy / CSM with PC-DNA">Read more</a>

How to Install Windows After Booting Into Windows Setup

Before Windows Setup Starts This guide starts on the Preparing Installation screen in PC-DNA. You can scan the QR code on that screen to open this page on your phone while the preparation continues. Please wait for preparation to finish. Do not turn off the computer or remove the PC-DNA USB drive while the progress ... <a title="How to Install Windows After Booting Into Windows Setup" class="read-more" href="https://pc-dna.com/help/windows-reinstall/windows-installation-guide/" aria-label="Read more about How to Install Windows After Booting Into Windows Setup">Read more</a>

Step-by-step Windows Reinstall

Using an older computer? Before you begin, please check that your BIOS uses UEFI, not Legacy / CSM. If you’re unsure, read our quick UEFI guide or use the chat button in the bottom-right corner — we’re happy to help. A Clean Installation This module performs a clean install of Windows. The disk you choose will be formatted, ... <a title="Step-by-step Windows Reinstall" class="read-more" href="https://pc-dna.com/help/windows-reinstall/step-by-step-windows-reinstall/" aria-label="Read more about Step-by-step Windows Reinstall">Read more</a>

Can’t See the PC-DNA USB in the Boot Menu?

If the PC-DNA USB doesn’t appear in the Boot Menu, don’t worry – this is common and usually takes 1-2 quick settings adjustments in BIOS. Follow these steps in order: Step 1 – Re-insert the USB and try another USB port Sometimes BIOS only detects specific ports, especially older systems. Try USB 2.0 — BIOS ... <a title="Can’t See the PC-DNA USB in the Boot Menu?" class="read-more" href="https://pc-dna.com/help/windows-reinstall/cant-see-the-pc-dna-usb-in-the-boot-menu/" aria-label="Read more about Can’t See the PC-DNA USB in the Boot Menu?">Read more</a>

How to Open Your Computer’s BIOS and Boot From PC-DNA

Step 1 – Before You Start Step 2 – Restart and Enter BIOS (UEFI) The BIOS (also called UEFI) is a built-in setup screen that appears before Windows starts. This is where we change the boot settings. Restart your computer and, as soon as the screen turns black, tap the key repeatedly (about once per second). Most common BIOS ... <a title="How to Open Your Computer’s BIOS and Boot From PC-DNA" class="read-more" href="https://pc-dna.com/help/windows-reinstall/how-to-open-your-computers-bios-and-boot-from-your-pc-dna-usb-drive/" aria-label="Read more about How to Open Your Computer’s BIOS and Boot From PC-DNA">Read more</a>