Use a USB drive to install Windows 7, 8, or 8.1.

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Use a USB drive to install Windows 7, 8, or 8.1.

Use a USB drive to install Windows 7, 8, or 8.1.

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heroboy17
Senior Member

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12-08-2016, 07:01 PM

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You're facing a common issue when installing Windows on a system with an existing installation media. The error you're seeing suggests that your computer is trying to use the original installation media but it's conflicting with the new setup. It might be necessary to remove the old installation drive and reinstall Windows from scratch, especially if you're using an 8.1 upgrade. Make sure to back up any important data before proceeding.

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heroboy17

12-08-2016, 07:01 PM #1

You're facing a common issue when installing Windows on a system with an existing installation media. The error you're seeing suggests that your computer is trying to use the original installation media but it's conflicting with the new setup. It might be necessary to remove the old installation drive and reinstall Windows from scratch, especially if you're using an 8.1 upgrade. Make sure to back up any important data before proceeding.

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itz_Zimbel
Junior Member

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12-08-2016, 08:31 PM

#2

With just an upgrade key, a previous Windows setup must already exist for it to function (according to common knowledge)

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itz_Zimbel

12-08-2016, 08:31 PM #2

With just an upgrade key, a previous Windows setup must already exist for it to function (according to common knowledge)

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RinkAudenaerde
Member

153

12-09-2016, 12:38 AM

#3

Are you connected via a USB 2.0 or 3.0 interface? (Note that Windows 7 doesn’t support USB 3.0 natively)

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RinkAudenaerde

12-09-2016, 12:38 AM #3

Are you connected via a USB 2.0 or 3.0 interface? (Note that Windows 7 doesn’t support USB 3.0 natively)

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Zer0x_18
Member

118

12-09-2016, 03:38 AM

#4

You're connecting via USB 3 but getting an 8.1 error while trying to boot.

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Zer0x_18

12-09-2016, 03:38 AM #4

You're connecting via USB 3 but getting an 8.1 error while trying to boot.

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johnnypv87
Junior Member

32

12-09-2016, 06:14 AM

#5

connect via USB 2.0 as backup, attempt EFI/BIOS reset, then retry setup

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johnnypv87

12-09-2016, 06:14 AM #5

connect via USB 2.0 as backup, attempt EFI/BIOS reset, then retry setup

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CreeperShocks
Junior Member

37

12-10-2016, 02:01 PM

#6

The USB to USB conversion didn't change anything.

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CreeperShocks

12-10-2016, 02:01 PM #6

The USB to USB conversion didn't change anything.