Error code 0x8007025D on installing W10 with USB / Disc

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Dave_113

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So, I decided to format my windows and clear it off. I did so. I downloaded Windows 10 multiple times from their website using the Media creator. I've tried using The media creator, no luck.

I've tried using the windows 7 usb software, no luck. I've tried Rufus, no luck. I keep recieving error code 0x8007025 on 75% of installing windows 10. I've been trying for over 2 days trying to fix this issue.

I've replaced Harddrives, ram sticks, nothing. Multiple different installations of windows 10, 7. It doesn't work. Help please!!!

EDIT: I've tried to install Ubuntu via USB and that said installation failed. So this must be a hardware issue.

EDIT: It now completed the installation but now when launching windows, i just receive the BSOD with an error saying BAD POOL HEADER
 
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If you ran the latest memtest86+ off a usb/dvd drive, then it should have enough information given in the error to know what is up. That is a lot of errors, and given BAD POOL HEADER is a memory or allocation issue, this should be suspect. It can also happen when a partition is missing or incorrect.

Are you installing in legacy or UEFI mode (I highly recommend UEFI)? When installing, did you delete every partition on the drive until nothing was left but unallocated data?

You can test the motherboard for single RAM slot or channel failures. Remove all RAM, then put one stick in "slot 2." Try to install. If failed the same way, try slot 1, 3, and 4 and try installing. You could try SATA ports in this same fashion.

Again, I highly...
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Secure boot in BIOS is off, right? If yes, update your BIOS. If those fail, what part of the install, specifically, says 75%?

I highly recommend creating a "system image" under backup options before a reinstall next time, it allows you to restore the drive 100% as it was.
 
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Hi there, I will check if this secure boot is off once memtest has finished. Also, it gets stuck on 75% on the part where it says"Getting files ready for installation" on the windows 10 installation

 
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That is the part where it's loading the files onto the HDD from the install medium, but before the actual install has taken place, iirc.

I was reading it might have something to do with an SSD. Could try to clean it and remark as MBR or GPT (legacy or UEFI) with "diskpart," but it may be BIOS-side and it wouldn't help. Check your motherboard manufacturer's website for the latest BIOS file, as this seems to have fixed this error for others.
 
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Dave_113

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Hi there, I let a program called memtest run overnight. Came out and said there were 30000+ errors. I don't know what this was for. Perhaps the RAM? It wasn't very specific. Anyway, I will try diskpart now and will try to update my bios. My mobo is an ASUS Maximus VI hero if you want to take a look at it. Thanks for responding.
 
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The installation finally completed but now when launching windows, i just receive the BSOD with an error saying BAD POOL HEADER and error code: 0xc000021a

 
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If you ran the latest memtest86+ off a usb/dvd drive, then it should have enough information given in the error to know what is up. That is a lot of errors, and given BAD POOL HEADER is a memory or allocation issue, this should be suspect. It can also happen when a partition is missing or incorrect.

Are you installing in legacy or UEFI mode (I highly recommend UEFI)? When installing, did you delete every partition on the drive until nothing was left but unallocated data?

You can test the motherboard for single RAM slot or channel failures. Remove all RAM, then put one stick in "slot 2." Try to install. If failed the same way, try slot 1, 3, and 4 and try installing. You could try SATA ports in this same fashion.

Again, I highly recommend updating your motherboard BIOS and trying to install again. I can't stress this enough. Hardware/software has changed a lot in the last 3 years (if you have an SSD and old mobo for example), and bug fixes are nothing to do without.

EDIT: Here is a guide for cleaning your disk to remove any lingering configuration files or potential rootkits. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/52129-disk-clean-clean-all-diskpart-command.html

MBR for legacy boot, GPT for UEFI boot.

If you do not have access to any form of Windows with that disk, you will need to open a CMD prompt from the Windows installation media under "repair my system." You will also have to guess which disk # is your main SSD/HDD based on its capacity.
 
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Dave_113

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I have now fixed my problems. It was due to faulty ram. I had over 30,000 errors with memcheck or whatever it's called. My PC is now up and running with new ram. Thank you all for your help.
 
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