Install issues: kernel missing or corrupt

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  1. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32
       #1

    Install issues: kernel missing or corrupt


    Hi everyone,

    I have read a lot about this issue but haven't found someone with a solution for a similar problem as mine. I'm losing hope of ever fixing this so I really hope someone here can help me out. Here's my situation:

    I'm trying to install Windows 7 from a USB stick on a new HD for my computer and I'm having some issues. I prepared my USB with the USB DVD tool from Microsoft. Everything went fine during the installation until the install rebooted my computer. The installation didn't continue and I got the error that the "kernel is missing or corrupt". I tried a repair with that same USB stick but it said it couldn't repair my computer. Then I tried the memorycheck option from the repair screen and guess what.. after it was done with the check it continued the installation! Once the installation was done and I had a working Windows I rebooted my computer and I got the same error again. I tried a repair install which gave me an error message during the installation.



    Kind regards

    Stijn
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  2. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #2

    Hello TheNass, welcome to Seven Forums!



    Where did you get the ISO you used to create the USB stick, that may be bad; try these other methods to create the installer again to see if it'll make a difference and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.


    USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create

    Install Windows 7 from USB Pen Drive/External Hard Disk Using Grub4Dos

    Install Windows 7 FAST without a DVD or USB device
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  3. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
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  4. Posts : 1,797
    Windows 7 Ulti. x64
       #4

    Welcome to SevenForums TheNass
    You may also need to test your memory modules. Sometimes 7 installs better with only one stick of ram installed. Bad memory can cause strange problem errors to happen. Good luck to you with your install of 7
    RAM - Test with Memtest86+
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  5. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Hi and thank you for your reply.

    I just typed in Google "legal Windows 7 download" and it's the first link you get.

    I bought a Motion Computing Tablet PC with no CD/DVD drive so installing an ISO from USB is my only option.
    For the first link I need a DVD which I don't have and the other 2 links seem well.. over my head xD I don't know all that much about this stuff..

    In the mean time I got Windows 7 to run again (don't ask me how) so I'm afraid of turning it off now as it won't start up anymore.

    My specs are:
    - Intel Pentium M processor 1.50Ghz
    - 1GB RAM


    Thanks for the help so far

    Stijn
    Last edited by TheNass; 08 Jan 2011 at 10:13.
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  6. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32
    Thread Starter
       #6

    myzr7 said:
    Welcome to SevenForums TheNass
    You may also need to test your memory modules. Sometimes 7 installs better with only one stick of ram installed. Bad memory can cause strange problem errors to happen. Good luck to you with your install of 7
    RAM - Test with Memtest86+
    Thank you, and thanks for the reply.
    I tried the memory test of the Windows repair screen and didn't give any errors or something.. I only have 1 stick of RAM anyways.

    Thanks though!
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  7. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #7

    Your part spec's sound like a older XP notebook.

    Did you check your PC with the Upgrade Advisor:

    Download details: Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
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  8. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32
    Thread Starter
       #8

    theog said:
    Your part spec's sound like a older XP notebook.

    Did you check your PC with the Upgrade Advisor:

    Download details: Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
    It's a 3 year old tablet-PC so indeed it was meant for XP. I had windows 7 running smoothly on it before until my HD crashed which is why I'm trying to get Windows 7 installed on my new HD. I use my tablet-PC as a digital sketchbook so I'm not using it very intensively.
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  9. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Update: so I went ahead and tried to restart it (can't keep it on forever) and it started with "loading files" and then this is the error I get: An unexpected I/O error has occurred

    The solution proposed there is reinstall windows 7 which I have tried about 28 times now so I'm sure it won't help me.

    Anyone an idea? I appreciate the help!

    Kind regards,

    Stijn
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #10

    Try downloading another ISO from another source to see if that is the issue; the rules here at Seven Forums don't allow d'l links to be posted so we're not able to assist you with that.
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