Error (0x80300024) please help

[SharkysRacing]

I have read threw SOME of the threads regarding this error.. But mine is slightly different.. I see where others had more than one drive in there system... I only have the one... I am getting Error (0x80300024)... " Windows is unable to install to the selected location "

Disk 0 unallocated space

I bought this computer second hand and the previous owner reformated it so none of there info was on it. but never re installed a OS.. So i bought a Windows and this is what im getting during setup.

Again i only have the one 500gb drive

System info

HP Omni 100 pc AIO


Please help

 

[AddRAM]

Did you delete the drive to un allocated space ? Ah yes, it looks like disk 0 is un allocated.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

You may have to run the clean command on the drive using Diskpart.

Method 1 here to get to Diskpart using the install disc.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/119713-diskpart-pc-startup.html

then.....

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/52129-disk-clean-clean-all-diskpart-command.html

 

[SharkysRacing]

That was so easy. Thank you so very much!!!

 

[SharkysRacing]

i got windows loaded. but now it just boots to a black screen

 

[SharkysRacing]

thank you

 

[AddRAM]

Glad to help

 

[gregrocker]

i got windows loaded. but now it just boots to a black screen

Work through the steps to Troubleshoot Windows 7 Installation Failures - Windows 7 Help Forums .

In particular boot into BIOS setup to look for signs of a UEFI BIOS: settings for CSM, Legacy BIOS, UEFI, EFI, Secure Boot, BIOS Boot Priority.

If none then reset BIOS to defaults, set SATA controller to AHCI, proceed with steps in blue link reportiing back results.

 

[SharkysRacing]

i have windows loaded, but it gets to the "set up windows" page and it will NOT let me type in a computer name.. i thought maybe it was the keyboard, but when i let it sit for awhile it goes to the black screen. i press the space bar the screen comes back on... So its going into stand by. and it come back out using the keyboard.. But i am not able to type anything.. any ideas now??

 

[gregrocker]

Try another keyboard anyway.

Look for onscreen tools prompt for onscreen keyboard.

 

[SharkysRacing]

This is the screen it is stuck on.. again if i leave it alone it will go into stand by, if i hit ANY key it will go back to this screen

 

[gregrocker]

So your response is to just repeat the problem? Did you read what I wrote?

Click the icon shown at bottom left.

 

[AddRAM]

Use a PS2 keyboard if the motherboard has a PS2 port.

I don`t see why it would work through the entire install, then quit working, that makes no sense.

As Greg has ALREADY stated, try another keyboard, you can reboot the pc and it will come right back to the same screen.

 

[SharkysRacing]

Greg.. I am not able to click anything. No mouse No keyboard .. ( Both are USB) .. I did read what you wrote. the black screen sat for about 5 min. then it said "Windows is preparing to load for the first time" So i did not click the link, Figured i was past that part..

I do not have a PS2 port.. only 6 usb ports.. The only other keyboard i have is wireless, I did try it but nothing.. figured it wouldnt have the drivers.. I guess ill go buy another keyboard tomorrow and see it...

 

[gregrocker]

Make sure you're using USB2 ports as Win7 installer doesn't have USB3 drivers in it. USB2 ports are black, USB3 ports are blue.

Enter BIOS setup to check if you have UEFI BIOS. If so report back settings choices for CSM, Legacy BIOS, UEFI, EFI and Secure Boot.

Also in BIOS setup Disable USB3 support for install.

Enable Legacy USB in BIOS setup.

 

[SharkysRacing]

Could you break it down a little bit?? Im computer savey but not sure on all the correct words... Bios= F10 at boot right? shows "Main,advanced,power,boot,exit" Or you mean the black screen with the command prompt?

 

[gregrocker]

It sounds like you entered BIOS setup. Why didn't you look around for the settings I mentioned above?

What about the USB ports?

 

[SharkysRacing]

it only has USB 2 ( the black ones) all of them are available

Bios Revision 6.04


I dont see "UEFI BIOS" anywhere
and dont see anything that says "Legacy USB"

 

[AddRAM]

OK then you have the keyboard in the right place, still, I can not understand why it works all the way through, until you get to the desktop, then it quitsicnic:

 

[SharkysRacing]

I have tried i in every usb port on the machine. Have even tried to restart it each time i changed the ports and still nothing. its even a HP keyboard.. its the one that came with the machine..

 

[gregrocker]

Can you Tab to the link on the screen which offers access to the on-screen keyboard? Try Tab and Enter:

If this won't work then reset the BIOS to defaults, Save and Exit.

Scour every BIOS setting for Legacy USB or any USB settings in BIOS setup whatsoever.