Windows 10 installation issues

[xnovahaxorx]

I recently bought and built a custom PC. Everything was fine while building, no issues... until I tried installing windows 10 via USB.

I get through the installation process, select windows 10 Pro, select a fresh partition, and then, after getting about 10-20% through the "Getting files ready for installation" phase, I get the BSOD. I've recieved multiple different stop codes, and none of the online tips to solve the issue have helped. Stop codes I've gotten are...

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  Bad_pool_header
  Kernel_Security_Check_Failure
  Resource_not_Owned
  PFN_List_Corrupt
  IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
  Fast_ERESOURCE_PRECONDITION_VIOLATION

I've had an friend who works in IT come and look at it, to no avail. Called microsoft support, they don't know what's up either. Any ideas?

Specs:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 Ghz
Motherboard: MSI b350M Gaming Pro micro atx AM4
RAM: G-Skill AEGIS 8Gb
Graphics Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4Gb

 

[Darkbreeze]

Are you reusing a drive from a previous system? If so, did you completely remove ALL existing partitions on the drive by choosing the "Custom" option in the Windows installation options?

If not, I'd try again, and follow the directions at the following link EXACTLY as outlined. Also, if you have more than one drive, disconnect ALL of them except the drive you are trying to install Windows to. It would probably also not be a bad idea to download the latest bios image using a different computer, to a USB drive, and update your bios to the latest version available before proceeding further with the Windows installation.

http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-3567655/clean-installation-windows.html

You might also want to create new installation media following the instructions there. It's possible there is either something wrong with the installer you created OR with the USB media you are installing from. If possible, try creating the installation media on an optical disc if the USB method fails to be successful.

 

[13thmonkey]

Is the Bios the latest version?
Does it do the same with a single stick of ram?

+1 to fresh media, perhaps your instance of windows is old enough that ryzen isn't recognised?

 

[xnovahaxorx]

Are you reusing a drive from a previous system? If so, did you completely remove ALL existing partitions on the drive by choosing the "Custom" option in the Windows installation options?

If not, I'd try again, and follow the directions at the following link EXACTLY as outlined. Also, if you have more than one drive, disconnect ALL of them except the drive you are trying to install Windows to. It would probably also not be a bad idea to download the latest bios image using a different computer, to a USB drive, and update your bios to the latest version available before proceeding further with the Windows installation.

http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-3567655/clean-installation-windows.html

You might also want to create new installation media following the instructions there. It's possible there is either something wrong with the installer you created OR with the USB media you are installing from. If possible, try creating the installation media on an optical disc if the USB method fails to be successful.

Originally used an old Windows 7 drive, but it was corrupted. I'm attempting to download a new disc image onto a USB now. There's only one hard drive in use as of now.

Is the Bios the latest version?
Does it do the same with a single stick of ram?

+1 to fresh media, perhaps your instance of windows is old enough that ryzen isn't recognised?

I have a single Stick of 8gb RAM installed. I'm fairly sure that the BIOS is the latest, but not sure exactly how to check that. The Windows 7 hard drive is from 2007, so it's possible that it's too old to recognize Ryzen.

 

[Darkbreeze]

What is your current bios version? Should tell you in the bios, or during POST display on screen.

 

[xnovahaxorx]

What is your current bios version? Should tell you in the bios, or during POST display on screen.

The BIOS says MSI Click Bios 5, I assume that's what version it is?

Also,
1. Sorry for messing up my post, haven't really used the forums before.
2. Sorry for lack of technical knowledge, I haven't really built a PC before.

 

[Darkbreeze]

No, that's not the version. The version will be something like the following.

7A39v2H (7-23-18, Newest), 7A39v2G (5-4-2018, previous to newest), 7A39v2F (third newest), etc.

They can be found along with instructions on updating, here:

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support/B350M-GAMING-PRO


Updating instructions:

https://www.msi.com/files/pdf/How_to_flash_the_BIOS.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRyFMf0D9Lc

 

[xnovahaxorx]

No, that's not the version. The version will be something like the following.

7A39v2H (7-23-18, Newest), 7A39v2G (5-4-2018, previous to newest), 7A39v2F (third newest), etc.

They can be found along with instructions on updating, here:

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support/B350M-GAMING-PRO


Updating instructions:

https://www.msi.com/files/pdf/How_to_flash_the_BIOS.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRyFMf0D9Lc

The issue was outdated BIOS. Windows installed like a charm. Thanks a ton!!

 

[Darkbreeze]

Perfect. Glad it got it worked out for you.