After the Second Reboot: Read Me Now!

After the second reboot, you will see a few messages indicating that Setup is collecting additional information, and finally, a graphical interface will be displayed. This screen will be divided into a left and right side. On the left side you will see:

  • Collecting information

  • Dynamic Update

  • Preparing installation

  • Installing Windows

  • Finalizing Installation

As each of these functions completes, the text will change color so that you can keep track of what the Setup Wizard is doing. When a task has been completed, a check mark will appear to the left of the task.

At the bottom of the left part of the screen, you will see a bar graph that show the progress of each of these functions as they are performed. You will ...

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