Windows 10 install issue on new build.

Unreal22 · 27 Oct 2017 at 20:56

Evening all.

Having a problem installing Windows 10 on a just upgraded system. Pc boots off of the DVD drive and the blue Windows screen pops up with the spinning circle then disappears to a black screen and just sits there. Any ideas would be very helpful?

I7 8700k
Asrock extreme 4 mono
Corsair vengeance 16gb 3200
Zotac GTX 1080

PiKe · 27 Oct 2017 at 20:57

What hard drive are you installing to?

Unreal22 · 27 Oct 2017 at 20:59

It's a crucial m4 ssd 256gb

Unreal22 · 27 Oct 2017 at 21:09

Looks like I've fixed it. Unplugged 2 of my other drives and it's now installing.

ED209 · 31 Oct 2017 at 19:58

General rule when installing a OS.

Always disconnect every HDD\SSD except for the one you want Windows on. this stops it installing anything on any other HDD\SSD during install.

Unreal22 · 31 Oct 2017 at 20:42

Yes I should have learnt my lesson as a few years ago I formatted the wrong drive, a costly mistake!

Windows all installed and enjoying the new 8700k