Windows 7 setup issue detected. Need assistance resolving the installation problem.
Windows 7 setup issue detected. Need assistance resolving the installation problem.
Hey there, I've been dealing with a serious issue while setting up Windows 7 for the last couple of days and a half. This problem has really escalated to a point I didn't expect... I'm performing a clean install on my new SSD (Samsung 850 Pro) connected via USB. So far, I've encountered this exact error: "- Setup was unable to create a new system partition or locate an existing system partition. See the Setup log files for more information."" This means I can boot into Windows 7 until the partitioning stage. I've tried these steps:- [link] DISKPART = Countless times Converted the HDD to MBR Disk - though CMD in the Windows install (Ctrl + F10) Only running SSD and USB Used a Brand New SATA Cable Swapped SATA Ports - (all 6 on board Ports) Checked if my BIOS is Legacy or not Reset my BIOS (removing the battery) Swapped USB to another location eg:- [link] Fix error during installation from USB setup was unable to create a system partition or locate an existing partition/1) When the error appears – take out the flash drive from the PC 2) Press exit (the red cross in the top right) 3) Begin the install from scratch (don't reboot) 4) After choosing Windows 7 edition you'll face another issue - can't proceed past this without reinserting the USB. The error keeps showing even after trying these fixes." I'm really stuck and feeling overwhelmed. Any suggestions or guidance would be super helpful!