Failing to install Windows in general

benjaniafc

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Nov 29, 2015
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So I've had this computer for about a year now. I made it from used parts but in very good condition.
Recently, I just turned it off, and when I turned it back on, an error popped up, something like winboot.exe, it doesn't really matter.
I tried to do a clean install of win 10 and win 7, and both times my SSD didn't have a partition.
I didn't delete it beforehand so it was weird..
And when I try to create a new one, an error pops up and I can't create it..
I did a clean install on a new HDD and the windows works, I just miss the boot speed..
Pls help! :)
 
Solution
Before you install, turn on AHCI in bios (or set SATA option to this). That my help your SSD and even your HDD if you choose to use that as a boot drive instead. You might also use it as a non-boot drive in order to update firmware on it before attempting to use it again as a boot drive. It could fix issues. Just curious, are you using an Intel Chipset? Here's why I ask:

http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/technology-briefs/smart-response-technology-brief.pdf

You have to use a chipset that supports it, but just an idea for ya.
Before you install, turn on AHCI in bios (or set SATA option to this). That my help your SSD and even your HDD if you choose to use that as a boot drive instead. You might also use it as a non-boot drive in order to update firmware on it before attempting to use it again as a boot drive. It could fix issues. Just curious, are you using an Intel Chipset? Here's why I ask:

http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/technology-briefs/smart-response-technology-brief.pdf

You have to use a chipset that supports it, but just an idea for ya.
 
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