"Setup was unable to create a new system partition or locate existing"

[gregrocker]

So you have a 50gb USB flash stick with 5gb of content, 1gb of which is drivers not needed? Where did you put the drivers, into one of the Installer folders? This can foul the installer.

 

[TheEclectic]

Exactly correct. In the screenshot that I posted it is Disk 2. I put the drivers into a separate folder called Asus, not with the installer folder/files.

 

[gregrocker]

Then the failures likely had to do with the onboard SSD.

Do you want to use it for data, as you should test now if formatting it Logical affects boot times or performance.

You are able to set the other SSD as first HD to boot in BIOS setup, correct?

You can used the installed version of PW: Partition Wizard Create Partition Video Help

 

[TheEclectic]

What computer are you using right now ? The 1 your working on or another that is up and working properly?

I'm using my desktop to respond to this thread and looking up information, etc. I'm currently installing drivers to the ultrabook - creating system restore points each step of the way.

 

[TheEclectic]

Then the failures likely had to do with the onboard SSD.

Do you want to use it for data, as you should test now if formatting it Logical affects boot times or performance.

You are able to set the other SSD as first HD to boot in BIOS setup, correct?

You can used the installed version of PW: Partition Wizard Create Partition Video Help

I think you're right. To be honest - I wouldn't mind never having the computer recognize the onboard SSD ever again if it means avoiding this headache. If I could I would permanently delete it and never look back, if it meant that future installations wouldn't give me this kind of headache.

 

[AddRAM]

Why do you have a Disk 0 and a Disk 2 in that pic of Disk Management ? Also, your install drive C: (ssd) should be Disk 0 with nothing else showing. Just the system reserved partition and C: both on Disk 0

 

[gregrocker]

I think it's onboard SSD so he can't move Disk0.

It's valuable real estate so I would use it as a data drive.

So format it Logical now with Partition Wizard home edition and reboot to see that it doesn't interfere and you'll have attic storage. Partition Wizard Create Partition - Video Help

Never be afraid of your hardware or software, especially if it's pricey. We will help you master it.

 

[TheEclectic]

I think it's onboard SSD so he can't move Disk0.

It's valuable real estate so I would use it as a data drive.

So format it Logical now with Partition Wizard home edition and reboot to see that it doesn't interfere and you'll have attic storage. Partition Wizard Create Partition - Video Help

Never be afraid of your hardware or software. We will help you master it.

I appreciate that! I will do the Partition Wizard tomorrow when I get back from work. I'm so tired, I'm heading to bed, but I appreciate your help today. I'll update you tomorrow after I use the partition wizard. Thanks again!

 

[gregrocker]

Good thinking. Get some sleep so you're fresh. We'll be here.

 

[AddRAM]

But he says he just bought the ssd, never heard of an integrated ssd.

 

[gregrocker]

It's a high-end Asus Zenbook which comes with onboard SSD and HD. He apparently swapped the HD for another SSD.

Specs here: http://www.asus.com/Notebooks/Superior_Mobility/ASUS_ZENBOOK_UX32VD/#specifications

Looks like it's made to put the OS and programs on SSD, data on spinner.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

I agree Partition Wizard is an excellent tool and I use it but it is not needed to create an Extended partition / Logical drives anywhere needed, that can be done in Windows diskpart, from the Windows desktop; have a look at Method One of this tutorial linked below.

 

[gregrocker]

Thank you Ted for reminding us that Logical partitions can be formatted manually using the Command Line without having to install Partition Wizard: Partition / Extended : Logical Drives - Windows 7 Forums

 

[Yohan Perera]

I had the same problem and this is how I solved it. (Now I tried 2 different solutions at the same time and I am not sure which one actually solved the problem. So let me mention both approaches.)

1. Instead of using an automated solution like WiNToBootic to create the bootable USB thumb drive I used the most commonly used manual method.

2. I noticed that the thumb drive was formatted using FAT32. Which I reformatted using NTFS before making it bootable and copying the Windows 7 setup files into it.

Hope this will help if you are struggling with the same issue.