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I am trying to install a copy of Windows 10 to a newly built PC via USB drive.
BUT, I have encountered a few different errors while attempting to install Windows 10.
From this point on I'll recount the actions I have taken to attempt to resolve this issue (as briefly as I can).
1. After building the PC, I booted to an official Microsoft installation USB. I was prompted to select the correct settings for the install:
2. I downloaded and installed the Windows 10 ISO file onto a separate USB drive. I then booted from it, choosing the same preferences.
3. After a few hours of research, over the course of more than 20 failed install attempts, the options I've tried include:
If anyone has any questions about my processes, and especially if you have any advice/suggestions, please let me know. All help is much appreciated. This has been a very frustrating process.
Thank You.
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For reference, the PC specs are:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700x
GPU: Asus ROG Strix RTX 2070 OC
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3600Mhz (2x8GB)
GPU: Asus ROG Strix RTX 2070 OC
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3600Mhz (2x8GB)
Mobo: Asus Prime X470-Pro
Storage: SanDisk SSD Plus 240GB
BUT, I have encountered a few different errors while attempting to install Windows 10.
From this point on I'll recount the actions I have taken to attempt to resolve this issue (as briefly as I can).
1. After building the PC, I booted to an official Microsoft installation USB. I was prompted to select the correct settings for the install:
Here's an overview of my installation preferences:
- Activation Key: None; I had used the key from the official installer on a previous build, so I plan to activate after installing Windows.
- Version: Windows 10 Home
- Storage: The single partition of the single SSD I have installed
The problem is that part way through the installation (at about 30%), an error message appears...
"Windows cannot install required files. The file may be corrupt or missing. Error Code: 0x80070570."
Naturally, I looked up the error code. Based on some quick research, it seemed as if there were 4 possible problems: RAM failure, hard drive damage, file system error, or Windows installation file error. So, I triple checked my parts' compatibility; all good there. I figured a brand new SSD from a reputable brand wouldn't likely be at fault. To me, the most likely cause would be a faulty installation USB . Which brings me to...
2. I downloaded and installed the Windows 10 ISO file onto a separate USB drive. I then booted from it, choosing the same preferences.
Near the same point in the installation, a different error pops up.
"Windows could not prepare the computer to boot into the next phase of installation. To install windows, restart the installation."
But, even after restarting the installation, the same error occurs.
3. After a few hours of research, over the course of more than 20 failed install attempts, the options I've tried include:
> Hardware Changes:
- Using a friend's Samsung SSD in lieu of the SanDisk
- Changing SATA ports
- Plugging SSD in using a USB/SATA adapter (would not begin install in this case)
- Used 1 DIMM / Used different DIMM slots
- Used different USB ports for installer (front panel & rear IO)
- Confirmed that all power and data cables were plugged in
> Different BIOS Settings:
- All Defaults
- Setting my XMP profile to the RAM's rated speed
- Disabling CSM
- Used Windows UEFI boot mode
- Used Other OS boot mode
All these options have been exhausted without any luck, all resulting in the same "Windows could not prepare the computer..." error message.
If anyone has any questions about my processes, and especially if you have any advice/suggestions, please let me know. All help is much appreciated. This has been a very frustrating process.
Thank You.
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