I have come across this blank drive screen before when installing Windows 10 on laptops.
It turns out that some laptops will not allow installation from a USB3 port.
Try installing from a USB2 port and see if that helps.
The Internet Properties control panel is still used in Windows 11 and does serve a useful purpose.
I use it myself to allow programs to run direct from a USB thumb drive attached to my modem.
I have entered my modems IP into the security settings tab to allow my remote programs to run without...