Stubborn IRQL Error

[natedogg1113]

Just a couple days ago, I was gullible and allowed my new computer to be infected with adware and I assume malware too. I instantly downloaded 4 or 5 programs to combat this like Malwarebytes and CCleaner but none of these were able to fix it. I then reverted to completely wiping my drives and reinstalling Windows 8.1. While in that process, I ended up clearing all the partitions from my two drives and now I am unable to install Windows on both the hard disk and the SSD. I get the infamous IRQL error, which I have feverishly tried to fix, and just a simple 'Unable to partition for System Files' on my SSD. Any insight or further inquiries about my system itself or what I have done so far would be more than greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[popatim]

On the 'Where do you want to install to' screen click the Drive Options link. Clear the partitions there on the drive you want to install to and then select it (the now completely empty drive) and click Next.

I have a feeling install is seeing the system partition and blocking the intstall thinking theres an OS on that drive already.

Its also a good practice to have any other ssd/hdd disconnected and only have the one you want to install to.

 

[natedogg1113]

On the 'Where do you want to install to' screen click the Drive Options link. Clear the partitions there on the drive you want to install to and then select it (the now completely empty drive) and click Next.

I have a feeling install is seeing the system partition and blocking the intstall thinking theres an OS on that drive already.

Its also a good practice to have any other ssd/hdd disconnected and only have the one you want to install to.

Thanks for the swift response. I tried your instructions late last night and got the same error. If you have any other advice, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for your time thus far.

 

[popatim]

I'm sorry. :-(

There's two ways to proceed; begin testing or try removing all the add-in devices, ram (all but 1 stick) and see if windows will install to a base system. If you have built in graphics then use that to install with. If it installs fine then add in 1 thing at a time (remember to power off and unplug first).

Testing involves creating a memtest86+ disk and boot from that to test your systems ram for several hours or overnight. If there any errors then you've found the problem. Then scanning the HDD for defects (this would be the long test on the manufacturers diagnostic software)

Can you also list your systems specs for us with make and model# of the parts please & ty.

 

[natedogg1113]

I'm sorry. :-(

There's two ways to proceed; begin testing or try removing all the add-in devices, ram (all but 1 stick) and see if windows will install to a base system. If you have built in graphics then use that to install with. If it installs fine then add in 1 thing at a time (remember to power off and unplug first).

Testing involves creating a memtest86+ disk and boot from that to test your systems ram for several hours or overnight. If there any errors then you've found the problem. Then scanning the HDD for defects (this would be the long test on the manufacturers diagnostic software)

Can you also list your systems specs for us with make and model# of the parts please & ty.

It's not your fault! Any information is helpful even for future events. But I will test that out tomorrow and let you know. Also, could you explain a little more about making a memtest86+ disk? Is there another post or website to save you and me time?

As far as system specs, I'll make a list of everything besides peripherals and case and such.
PCPartPicker Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/natedogg1113/saved/xWQLrH
-Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
-Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
-Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
-G.Skill Trident X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory
-OCZ Vector 150 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
-Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
-EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card
-Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
-Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)
-Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter

 

[natedogg1113]

I'm sorry. :-(

There's two ways to proceed; begin testing or try removing all the add-in devices, ram (all but 1 stick) and see if windows will install to a base system. If you have built in graphics then use that to install with. If it installs fine then add in 1 thing at a time (remember to power off and unplug first).

Testing involves creating a memtest86+ disk and boot from that to test your systems ram for several hours or overnight. If there any errors then you've found the problem. Then scanning the HDD for defects (this would be the long test on the manufacturers diagnostic software)

Can you also list your systems specs for us with make and model# of the parts please & ty.

It's not your fault! Any information is helpful even for future events. But I will test that out tomorrow and let you know. Also, could you explain a little more about making a memtest86+ disk? Is there another post or website to save you and me time?

As far as system specs, I'll make a list of everything besides peripherals and case and such.
PCPartPicker Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/natedogg1113/saved/xWQLrH
-Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
-Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
-Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
-G.Skill Trident X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory
-OCZ Vector 150 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
-Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
-EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card
-Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
-Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)
-Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter

 

[popatim]

Download an ISO image. Once extracted from the compressed folder just double click it. Windows knows how to turn an ISo into a disk.
Alternately I see they not have an executable to create a bootable flash drive on the download page too. Go grab a small $5 flash drive and theres an easy solution.

http://www.memtest.org/#downiso