Can't install Windows 7 - Error 0x80070057

[WoodyWoodsta]

Hi,

In doing a clean install of Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit), an error appears when it gets to "Expanding Windows Files". Error 0x80070057. Had a look to see if any others had the same problem and many did. I've tried what others have suggested including wiping the hard drive etc etc. Now the strange thing is I have installed Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit) (same as the one above) already, on the same laptop, with the same hard drive and everything and it installed without a problem!!!

Can someone help me or atleast explain to me why it won't install now even after being installed before?

Thanks!

 

[WoodyWoodsta]

I'm in the process of trying the install with one of the two memory cards out... Not sure if that will make a difference?

 

[zigzag3143]

I'm in the process of trying the install with one of the two memory cards out... Not sure if that will make a difference?

It may. OS'es tend to like being installed with little RAM.

 

[Dinesh]

Try installing windows 7 with a USB drive.

 

[WoodyWoodsta]

But when I installed Windows 7 the first time it worked with two cards in (1256mb total). Is 256mb too little?

 

[Dinesh]

But when I installed Windows 7 the first time it worked with two cards in (1256mb total). Is 256mb too little?

Yes 256mb is too little. Try using 1GB, or at least 512 mb RAM.

 

[WoodyWoodsta]

Try installing windows 7 with a USB drive.

How would it help? I've installed Windows 7 on my laptop before using the CD with no problem.

 

[WoodyWoodsta]

But when I installed Windows 7 the first time it worked with two cards in (1256mb total). Is 256mb too little?

Yes 256mb is too little. Try using 1GB, or at least 512 mb RAM.

Thanks

 

[Dinesh]

Try installing windows 7 with a USB drive.

How would it help? I've installed Windows 7 on my laptop before using the CD with no problem.

Could be a fault with the dvd.

 

[WoodyWoodsta]

Try installing windows 7 with a USB drive.

How would it help? I've installed Windows 7 on my laptop before using the CD with no problem.

Could be a fault with the dvd.

I used the same DVD two weeks ago and it worked fine! Good ol computer problems.

 

[theog]

Any new hardware?

 

[theog]

May be worth a read.

Solved Failed to Format Vista x64 ultimate (0x80070057) - Vista Forums

 

[pebbly]

May be worth a read.

Solved Failed to Format Vista x64 ultimate (0x80070057) - Vista Forums

Good find theog

 

[WoodyWoodsta]

Thanks guys for putting in the effort! However, my scenario completely changed (with no logical reason). "Expanding Windows Files" got to 1% and hung there a bit which to me is completely normal as it is what happened last time I installed it (I don't have the fastest computer). So I waited with baited breathe and then the blue screen appeared. It is said the usual stuff and "KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR".

Any suggestions for this?