Windows 8.1 install loop

tom113 · 7 Jan 2014 at 12:29

I am attempting to install windows 8.1 on a new samsung ssd.

It gets through the initial stage copying windows files, getting files ready for installation etc fine. When it reboots it either comes up with hard disk read error or it boots to the DVD again and wants to start all over.

I have the DVD drive set as the first boot device then the ssd.

I can't figure out what's wrong with it :confused:

Could it be something in the bios?

tom113 · 7 Jan 2014 at 12:45

64 bit and uefi yes.

Should I go into the bios after the initial install because I don't see any windows boot manager option in the boot list?

tom113 · 7 Jan 2014 at 13:02

My ssd only shows up as selectable on uefi and legacy mode. But not on uefi mode alone.

It's 840 pro series samsung ssd.

tom113 · 7 Jan 2014 at 15:50

For some reason when I swapped the location of my SSD in my case (HAF X), which has a special bay with a separate power source for smaller drives it worked?

I guess one of the bays is dodgey.

Thanks for the help!

Now for the fun task of reinstalling loads of drivers.