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Installing Windows on a m.2 SSD with Linux

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+# Installing Windows 11 to nvmE/m.2 SSD from Linux
+Since I have gone through the process once (28 April 2025) I still have the files, therefore *maybe* it can be done without a second operational Windows machine. However, I did need one and maybe if the Windows USB and/or Linux Rapid Storage Technology drivers update and no longer work, you will need one as well.
+
+[Get a Windows 11 .iso from here](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11) 
+
+# Create a Windows 11 bootable USB on Linux
+You can't just grab the .iso and install it with Balena or Rufus. There is no bootloader like there is in Linux and other .iso operating systems. It will write to the USB but it will complain about the lack of bootloader when you try to get started with the drive.
+
+There is a way to configure Rufus in Windows, but I just used woeusb in Linux and it is really easy. [Here's the guide in full](https://linuxiac.com/how-to-create-a-windows-bootable-usb-on-linux/) 
+
+First, I would recommend removing all other USB storage devices except the one you wish to write. It would be a shame if you accidentally wiped the wrong device.
+
+## Install woeusb
+`sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tomtomtom/woeusb`
+`sudo apt update`
+`sudo apt install woeusb` 
+
+## Figure out which drive is your USB
+It will be sda (/dev/sda) or something like that
+`lsblk` 
+
+## Unmount the USB drive
+`sudo umount /dev/sda*`
+
+## Install the .iso
+Make sure to open terminal where the .iso is then run:
+`sudo woeusb --device Win11_23H2_EnglishInternational_x64.iso /dev/sda`
+
+Be sure to use the correct filename, it may not be the same as here, and the correct path, there's a chance that it isn't /dev/sda if you have other devices. Woeusb will let you know when it is done.
+
+# Enter Windows setup
+Load the blank nvmE and insert the Windows 11 USB. The setup will load, and you will probably not have any drivers at all. You will need to use the keyboard to navigate, unless you have a bluetooth mouse on hand. Tab works fine enough, return to confirm a choice. Spacebar to select checkboxes. Left/right arrow keys to browse for files in the file browser tree.
+
+# Install Intel Rapid Storage Technology Drivers
+There's a probability that installing Windows from scratch generates an issue where Windows cannot see your m.2 SSD. This is because Intel has some drivers you need for Windows to recognise it. Luckily, you can install these in the setup screen.
+
+I have the files I generated for this on a 64 GB Cruzer San Disk. First I will explain how to obtain/generate these files **in a fully operational Windows machine with access to the internet**. There's a chance that my files are out of date to be re-used.
+
+Download `SetupRST.exe` from [here](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/849936/intel-rapid-storage-technology-driver-installation-software-with-intel-optane-memory-12th-to-15th-gen-platforms.html?wapkw=intel%20rapid%20storage%20technology).
+
+In Windows, open a Powershell/cmd in the folder where you saved `SetupRST.exe`. Run:
+`./SetupRST.exe -extractdrivers SetupRST_extracted`
+
+Put the new `SetupRST_extracted` folder on a USB, you will need this when installing Windows. When in setup, Browse for drivers and keep clicking on folder in `SetupRST_extracted` until you get to VMD, then confirm this folder. Windows will find the driver and add it to a list, you can then just go ahead and confirm this. Once installed, the m.2 will show up in the list and you can continue with Windows 11 setup.
+
+# Post installation setup
+There will be no drivers installed, including no network drivers. You need to run a command to skip network setup, if you want to avoid being forced to use ethernet and set up a Microsoft account. If your laptop has a key or switch to disable network interface completely, this will work too. My current MSI Cyborg does not, so I have to run this command.
+
+Hit shift + F10 to bring up a command prompt window. Enter `OOBE\BYPASSNRO` and the setup will restart, this time without forcing you to have an internet connection to continue. You will be able to set your own username and password.