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Cannot install windows on new disk

Jan Kozerski 0 Reputation points
2026-02-10T15:51:37.5966667+00:00

I try to install windows 11 on my new samsung 990 pro, on gigabyte b660m ds3h motherboard. First I got problem getting through installation process, pc couldnt boot from pendrive, when it finally went through, in windows installer i got error after choosing my new drive "error while choosing this partition to install". Somehow refreshing it few times helped. I formatted this drive, set it to gpt. When I got into windows, installed drivers and all updates, while rebooting, error again. I got bluescreen "recovery" with error code 0xc0000001. Tried to set data mode to ahci in bios, Also got black screen saying windows failed to start, file: efi/microsoft/bcd, status 0xc000000f, boot configuration data for your pc is missing or cointains errors. I tried all i could in bios, ahci, vmd, safe mode, csm. Bios can see drive always. Also tried commands bootrec fixmbr fixboot scanos rebuildbcd in recovery options. One more error after launching Windows and rebooting was black screen and stop code: unmountable boot volume 0xED. After that I used commands I wrote in cmd recovery, and got black screen "error connecting to network, event log file c/windows/system32/logfiles/srt/srttrail.txt". I opened diskpart, assigned letter to drive, set boot to uefi. Then got bluescreen "recovery" I wrote about before. After clicking F1 windows rebooted, opened logging window, i typed pass Word, and while logging again bluescreen. Running in safe mode doesnt help. After that, kernel data inpage error 0x7a. What else can I do? I thought of installing windows using iso file. Ive used freshly formatted to FAT32 8gb pendrive.

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  1. Ivan B 114.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-10T16:54:34.79+00:00

    Hi,

    Did you do a bios update?

    In this case, it could be a fault with the Samsung SSD. Did you try to install it in legacy?

    Thanks

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    2026-02-10T15:51:54.6866667+00:00

    It sounds like you're experiencing multiple issues while trying to install Windows 11 on your new Samsung 990 Pro SSD. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the installation problems:

    1. Check BIOS Settings: Ensure that your BIOS settings are correctly configured for UEFI mode, as Windows 11 requires UEFI. Disable CSM (Compatibility Support Module) if it's enabled, as it can interfere with UEFI installations.
    2. Use the Correct Partition Style: Since you've set the drive to GPT, make sure that your BIOS is set to boot in UEFI mode. If your BIOS is set to legacy mode, it may not recognize the GPT partition style correctly.
    3. Reformat the Drive: If you haven't already, try reformatting the drive again using the Diskpart utility. Make sure to clean the drive completely before reformatting it:
      • Boot from the Windows installation media.
      • Press Shift + F10 to open Command Prompt.
      • Type diskpart, then list disk, and select your disk with sel disk X (replace X with your disk number).
      • Use clean to remove all partitions, then convert gpt to set it to GPT.
      • Create a new partition using create partition primary and format it with format fs=ntfs quick.
    4. Run Windows Setup Again: After reformatting, try running the Windows installation again. Make sure to select the newly created partition for installation.
    5. Check for Hardware Issues: Since you are encountering various errors, it's also worth checking if the SSD is properly connected and functioning. You can run diagnostics from the BIOS or use another computer to check the SSD.
    6. Use a Different USB Drive: If the installation media is corrupted, it might cause issues. Try creating the installation media again using a different USB drive and ensure it’s formatted to FAT32.
    7. Run System Checks: If you manage to boot into Windows, run chkdsk to check for disk errors. You can do this from Command Prompt with chkdsk C: /f /r (replace C: with the appropriate drive letter).

    If these steps do not resolve the issue, you might consider seeking further assistance from Microsoft support or checking the manufacturer's documentation for your motherboard and SSD for any specific compatibility issues.

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