I/O Error 0xc00000e9 Trying to re install Windows 7 Pro 64 bit or 8

[Pkw]

My Installation of Windows 7 Pro 64 bit Starts and runs just fine
and has been for 2 1/2 years but here is the problem.

I tried to install the Windows 8 Pro upgrade but it produced
the I/O Error 0xc00000e9 - and would go no further
I tried installing while windows 7 was running but the install
failed at 83 % on every attemt, ( 1 keep all ) ( 2 keep nothing )

Then, tried to boot from my Windows 7 Pro 64 bit Installation DVD.
I get the same Error 0xc00000e9 like many others have reported
including a fellow named reaper who posted a similar issue.

What I have done:
I removed the USB Flash Drives and disconnected
ALL drives on SATA ports except my Intel 240 gb SSD drive
on Sata 1 with windows 7 installed.
and of course left the DVD Drive attached to SATA 3
Got the same persistant error

Next
Then I disconnected the SSD and attached a "NEW"
tested to be working WD 500 gb hard drive to Sata 1
and got the same error.
That leaves just the P7P55D-E-Pro. mother board

Here is the kicker IMO
"Everything" is working OK with windows 7 Pro bit up and running.
There are NO device manager issues showing.
All attached drives appear in Device Manager and Disk Manager and
function perfect.
I have all the drivers updated including BIOS
So, like Reaper, If I have to re install Windows 7 Pro 84 bit
for any reason, I cannot. NOR can I install the Winddows 8 Pro
Upgrade.
I've tried everything I can think of.
I hope someone here can shed the light on the issue
other than the obvious, which is turf the m board

Cheers,
Paul aka Pkw

 

[hilltopmonk]

try a memory test (RAM)

windows will run with faulty ram, but installations outside of win7 without win7s OS durability will ah heck up

 

[Pkw]

Thanks for taking the time to help.

When I ran the test no results appeared.
Someone on these forums suggested if No results
there are no RAM issues.
I have even tried to install to that new WD 500 gb
hard drive with ALL USB fiuntions disabled in BIOS and
Still that dammed error.

Cheers, and thanks again
Paul

try a memory test (RAM)

windows will run with faulty ram, but installations outside of win7 without win7s OS durability will ah heck up

 

[hilltopmonk]

hmm
the only other thing i can think of is a faulty hard disk - try running a test checking for bad sectors.

Before replacing anything check cables and ram are connected properly. unseat and reseat the ram and unplug/replug the harddisk

also are you upgrading windows 7 or are you doing a clean install?

 

[Pkw]

Thanks again for your input.
I’ve tried all that you suggested but to no avail.

As mentioned in my earlier post, I was attempting to do an upgrade to
Windows 8 Pro from my current O/S Windows 7 Pro 64 bit.
That is what brought this major issue to my attention.

If I had not attempted to do the upgrade, I would still not be aware of the fact
that “If It became necessary,” I cannot do a re install of windows 7 Pro.
The reason, is that ugly I/O Error 0xc00000e9

It's important to understand that with my current install of Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
"everything" functions perfectly.
No problem with boot-up - No problem with using the repair DVD I created during a system image backup. No problem using

the repair disk to recover a backup image. No problems when Windows 7 is up and running.
Further to that. Device Manager shows no conflicts and all attached drives appear in Disk Manager as they should.
Tests:
RAM test OK - Drives OK - Cables OK - DVD Burner - OK 750 Watt PS OK
All CPU temps below 105 F. M. Board Temp 89.6 F.

After a lot of testing and research:
I was believe the problem is USB, namely USB1112 and USB910 located at bottom edge of P7P55D-E-PRO.
These USB ports show NO issue with Windows 7 at boot time or when up and running. However, they do have issues that

have been very hard to isolate, especially because they show no issues under the current install.

When booting from a Windows 7 or 8 DVD, I get I/O Error 0xc00000e9
Windows is cannot communicate with one of the devices attached to this computer. This error can be caused by unplugging a

removable storage device such as an external USB drive while the device is in use.
Make sure any removable storage is properly connected and then restart your computer.

It is then, and only then, that this issue comes to the surface and stops an upgrade of Windows 8 or re install of Windows 7.

In my opinion, If a USB port has hardware issue it can ruin your day or give you a reason to but a new mother board.

Cheers,
Paul aka Pkw

 

[hilltopmonk]

Pkw, did you manage to fix this at all?

 

[RaeJr]

I had an error 0xc00000e9, but was attempting to reinstall using the HP factory DVD I had created. After wiping the disc with a cloth, it is now progressing fine.

My point is that guys, this could be a DISC issue. Try another one before completely giving up.

PS: I didn't mean to resurrect an old thread, but a Google search brought me here. Who knows who else will end here.

 

[WyomingKnott]

PS: I didn't mean to resurrect an old thread, but a Google search brought me here. Who knows who else will end here.

I know. The answer is "nothing."