Fresh install corrupted

TimManthe

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I'm having an issue installing a clean install of windows 7 on my new SSD. I am using an OEM install disk and every time I Install it (I have tried several times) there are corrupted files found when running sfc /scannow (which fails to repair them), and they are always different files which leads me to believe it is not some physical defect on the CD itself.

I am 99% sure this is a hardware problem but Im not sure which component. I have done diagnostics on both my new and old hard drive with no errors. I have done multiple runs of Windows memory diagnostics and 8+ hours of memtest86 - both with no errors. I have tried different sata ports with no difference.

I have been having a similar issue which is almost definitely related; whenever I download files upwards of ~1GB they tend to become corrupted (both new and old HD - this has been happening for over a month). It doesn't matter what browser or application is being used to download the files - Windows updates especially will fail to download, and any large files downloaded through a torrent application have about 10-30% missing pieces.

I've started to notice this issue after - but not immediately - I installed a new video card. Maybe I touched the motherboard by accident causing damage from static? I can't be sure, but these issues started after this.
 

jbseven

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Not sure what's going on there especially since no errors come up. did you check 'scan for bad sectors'?

It might also be worth trying a different windows installation disk to make sure it is not your installation media.
 

TimManthe

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Yes I've scanned for bad sectors, there are no errors. I have no way of trying a different installation disk becuase any large downloads become courrupted - I would have to buy a new install disk which would be a complete waste of money because im almost positive it has nothing to do with the OS itself, I would be better off buying new ram or motherboard.