Install issues: kernel missing or corrupt

[TheNass]

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

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

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

 

[theog]

Can you post your specs.

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/22550-filling-out-system-specs.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware-devices/6936-dont-know-what-hardware-you-have.html
VistaForums SysInfo Tool - Vista Forums

 

[myzr7]

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
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/105647-ram-test-memtest86.html

 

[TheNass]

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

 

[TheNass]

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
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/105647-ram-test-memtest86.html

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!

 

[theog]

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

 

[TheNass]

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.

 

[TheNass]

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: http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/35569-unexpected-i-o-error-has-occurred.html

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

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

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.

 

[TheNass]

Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know. I removed the link.

Ok I'll give it a try. Would be weird if that works, as I have used the same ISO before. But it will be for tomorrow. I'll keep you updated.

Thanks again for the help so far! Greatly appreciated!


Kind regards,

Stijn

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello again Stijn.



Yes, do remember to post back with an update.

 

[theog]

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.

Was it the old HD at fault, or may be it is a short on the MB.

 

[TheNass]

Hi everyone,

sorry for the late reply. January is a busy month.
I tried with another ISO and the installation went smooth. After a restart I get an error though:

"Windows has encountered a problem communication with a device connected to your computer.

This error can be caused by unplugging a removable storage device such as an external USB drive while the device is in use, or by faulty hardware such as a hard drive or CD-ROM drive that is failing. Make sure any removable storage is properly connected and then restart your computer.

If you continue to receive this error message, contact the hardware manufacturer.

File: \Boot\BCD

Status: Oxc00000e9

Info: An unexpected I/O error has occurred."

The only thing I have plugged in is a mouse. So I unplugged it, rebooted and then got a menu with a choice between starting system repair or starting Windows normally. I selected system repair and that lead me to the same error..

Anyone has any ideas? Any help is greatly appreciated!


Kind regards,

Stijn

 

[TheNass]

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.

Was it the old HD at fault, or may be it is a short on the MB.

How do you mean? What is MB exactly? (sorry, don't know that much about computers)

 

[gregrocker]

Unplug all periperhals and other HD's during install.

Make sure you have the latest BIOS version update. If so, reset the CMOS: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS

If you have SATA HD, set controller to AHCI first, then IDE if necessary. Next test the HD using maker's diag/repair CD scan: HD Diagnostic followed by http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

Now wipe the HD of all corruption, infection or bad boot sector code: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html

Other tips for getting a purrfect install: http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/125874-re-install-windows-7-a.html#post1086729

 

[TheNass]

Unplug all periperhals and other HD's during install.

Make sure you have the latest BIOS version update. If so, reset the CMOS: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS

If you have SATA HD, set controller to AHCI first, then IDE if necessary. Next test the HD using maker's diag/repair CD scan: HD Diagnostic followed by http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

Now wipe the HD of all corruption, infection or bad boot sector code: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html

Other tips for getting a purrfect install: http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/125874-re-install-windows-7-a.html#post1086729

Thanks for the reply but I have done all that. Multiple times now..

An update: I disabled bluetooth and infrared in the BIOS and then Windows started up normally. I was a happy man until I rebooted and I got the error again. So I went into the BIOS and disabled my network adapter. Guess what, Windows starts up normally.. As a semi-happy man I took the oppertunity to also disable the fingerprint reader. After a reboot, I get the error again..

Slightly losing my mind here...


Kind regards

Stijn

 

[theog]

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.

Was it the old HD at fault, or may be it is a short on the MB.

How do you mean? What is MB exactly? (sorry, don't know that much about computers)

MB = Motherboard.

 

[gregrocker]

How exactly did you wipe the HD before the last install?

You said you used the same ISO to install before - was that during these attempts or on another computer that is running Win7 fine?

I would install HashTab to check the HASH of the ISO against official Win7 HASH: Windows 7 RTM SHA-1 hash / checksums as your ISO may be faulty depending upon where you got it.

Then burn another DVD using ImgBurn at 4x speed.

You seem to want to focus on repairing the failed install while we are still waiting for answers to confirm you even have a reparable install. Please answer questions in depth to get further help, not just "I tried all that."

 

[TheNass]

How exactly did you wipe the HD before the last install?

You said you used the same ISO to install before - was that during these attempts or on another computer that is running Win7 fine?

I would install HashTab to check the HASH of the ISO against official Win7 HASH: Windows 7 RTM SHA-1 hash / checksums as your ISO may be faulty depending upon where you got it.

Then burn another DVD using ImgBurn at 4x speed.

You seem to want to focus on repairing the failed install while we are still waiting for answers to confirm you even have a reparable install. Please answer questions in depth to get further help, not just "I tried all that."

Before Windows is installed you have to select a partition on which to install. That's where I used the format option to format the HD.

No need to be pointing fingers, I would like to be able to answer in depth but I don't know that much about all of this. And as I stated before: this is a tablet-PC so I don't have a DVD-drive.

I'll give that hashTab thing a try.

Thanks for the response.