w7 install not possible Windows installation media not recognised

[Pumpkin]

Hi

 

A few months ago I already made a post about this, the problem was even resolved but after about 2 weeks something other happened and

now I'm back with my old problem...

 

Old Post:

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Hello

 

When I try to install Windows 7 respectively boot an already installed one I always get the following BsoD:

 

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STOP 0x00000124 (0x0000000000000000, 0xFFFFFA800D971028, 0x00000000BE000000, 0x00000000000c1136)

This happens when I try:

• Installing it (there it occurs mostly at the point where it writes 'Extracting Files')
• booting from the SSD (where I installed Windows 7 on from my old Pc) ... here it happens right after the Windows Logo appears.

    I can't think of a way where it can be a faulty CD, as I was perfectly able to install it on my old Pc (an 11 year old Acer Desktop) without error.

 

My Components are:

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CPU: i7 6700k

GPU: MSI GTX 1070 GamingX

Mainboard: AORUS Z270X Gaming 7

SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250Gb

RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16Gb (2x 8Gb, 3200Mhz)

PSU: beQuiet! Dark Power Pro 11 750W

Case: Corsair Obsidian 900D

CPU_Cooler: Corsair H115i

OS: Windows 7 Professional SP1 (CD)

Optical_Drive: Some Hitachi-LG drive (it works... I took it from my old rig)

 

 

The steps I already took are:

• Reassemle the whole build
• Swap out the RAM (Had to buy a new pair)
• Remove the GPU
• Change the SSD (with Windows 7 installed) to the HDD of my old Pc
• Swap out my CPU (Had to buy a new one)

Oh and I don't think it is the Mainboard, because I changed that from an ASUS Maximus IV Hero (that was an RMA from yet another Maximus IV Hero...)

Currently, the only thing that I didn't change is the PSU... but I cannot really afford to just buy one and hope for the best...

And I cannot think of any more steps that I could take! (That's why I'm posting this after all... I need help)   

 

Also I am NOT able to provide any dump files, because... well the BsoD occurs when I try to install it.

 

I would really appreciate any help (other than 'google it'... i searched for more than 1h so I think posting is legitimate. And yes I know that other persons too experienced those nasty 0x00000124s, but their circumstances are different.)

 

 

Many thanks Pumpkin

 

Aus <https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/766441-windows-7-installation-ends-in-bsods/#comment-9680234>

The solution was:

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I think it might be because you need to inject the USB 3 drivers using a tool like this  http://download.gigabyte.us/FileList/Utility/mb_utility_windowsimagetool.zip

 

It's been known for a while that this is a problem and you need to use that tool to inject the drivers for USB 3 into the windows install.

 

Aus <https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/766441-windows-7-installation-ends-in-bsods/#comment-9680234>

It worked!

 

But then I wanted to make a full backup just in case... you know... the same thing happened again.... oh irony

As soon as I plugged my backup-drive (WD RED 1Tb) in my Pc it froze... I tried to get it to respond, but in the end I could only kill it (4s on pwr-button).

 

Now, the problem is, that I cannot even get the Pc/Bios/whatever to get to recognise the installation-disc/thumbdrive (thumbdrive with updated drivers of course)!

well... they get recognised, but they never boot.

 

• So, how can I get my w7 to install / my machine to recognise the media and boot into it?
• how can I prevent that from happening again?

 

I really hope someone can help me on this!

 

Many Thanks

 

Pumpkin

 

 

@paddy-stone (I finally got the motivation back)

[Billy_Mays]

It also could be the BIOS because Z270 platform was just meant for windows 10 not 7 so your going to have to get a new board or upgrade 

[Pumpkin]

well... it could be, but I think then it shouldn't have worked in the first place + I know a few people who have almost the same config and they have no problems... (i7 7700k vs. my 6700k)

 

but thanks 

[kb5zue]

Try the Windows Media Creation tool just out of shitz and giggles to see if that doesn't take care of your problems.

 

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15088/windows-create-installation-media

[Syncrosys]

 

Hey @Pumpkin

Stupid question, just in case you havent tried it. Does your USB bootable drive work with another known good computer?

 

 

[paddy-stone]

Hey @Pumpkin, sorry to hear you're having troubles again

 

Did you change anything since we got it working before?