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Windows 7 failed to install - Missing driver
I have just recently built a new computer due to my old laptop freezing now and then while using Windows 7. After putting together the build I first loaded Windows XP and then shortly there after installed Windows 7 RC1. Trouble was I was getting random BSoDs that related to the memory. So I ran memchk and everything was fine. This lead me to believe a random driver was causing the problem. So instead of trying to figure out which I decided to take an offer from my University that allowed me to install Windows 7 RTM a day early.
First thing I did was burn the ISO to a CD using imgburn at 8x burning speed the verification said it was good. So I go to install from in Windows RC1 and first thing I notice is that the option to format the drive and set up new partitions was missing. So I figured okay, that's MS' way of getting people to upgrade/completely reformat.
So I restart my computer and it loads everything from the CD and looks like Windows installation is about to start when random it stops and goes to a screen that has the following:
I am truly at a loss as to what or where to start with this. I don't think it's a faulty hardware as I am able to run XP just fine.Code:Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem: 1. Insert your Windows installation disc and restart the computer. 2. Choose your language settings and click next. 3. Click "repair your computer If you do not have this disc contact your system administrator or system manufacturer for assistance. file: \windows\system32\DRIVERS\lsi_sas2.sys Status: 0xc0000098 Info: Windows failed to load because a critical system driver is corrupt or missing.
Anyway I am truly perplexed any and all help would be appreciated.