Other potential causes include bad sectors on the hard drive, or issues with the USB ports being used. In this article, we will look into the troubleshooting methods that have helped other users resolve this issue.
1. Unplug the External Devices
Sometimes, connected external devices can cause conflicts during installation. Disconnecting them reduces the risk of these devices interfering with data transfer or causing errors that stop the installation. Devices like USB drives or external hard disks can disrupt operations, so unplugging them lets the system focus on the installation, minimizing potential issues.
2. Reduce the HDD or SSD Disk Space and Format It
Corrupted or fragmented data on your drive can disrupt the installation process. Reducing the disk size and reformatting it helps remove these issues, creating a fresh, error-free partition for Windows installation. It ensures the system avoids bad sectors and sets up the disk correctly for booting.
3. Use Another USB
If the current USB is corrupted, contains bad sectors, or has unstable data transfer rates, the installation may fail. Using a new or different USB ensures an intact copy of the installation files, reducing the risk of errors from unreadable or incomplete data during the Windows installation process. For optimal results, create the bootable USB media on a separate computer before using it on your own.
4. Download a New Windows ISO Image File
Downloading a new Windows ISO file ensures you have clean, uncorrupted installation data. This new file removes potential problems caused by bad sectors or errors in the old ISO, providing the system with reliable data to complete the installation. In such instances, download the files again from the official Microsoft page for Windows and start the installation process anew. To see if this resolves the problem, try deselecting the ‘Recommended Windows settings’ during the setup.
5. Run a Memory Diagnostic
Memory issues can disrupt data transfer during installation, causing read/write errors. Running this diagnostic can identify if defective memory is causing the installation to fail, so you can replace or fix the faulty RAM if needed.
