Solved Virtual Disk Service error

[Lamarlove]

I have this same issue and I have
Disk 0: Partition 1 100.0mb system
Disk 0: Partition 2 698.5gb primary

And it's giving me the same error and I'm contemplating deleting both partitions but my question is will the system automatically create a new combined partition or somethin?because I have absolutely no os installed so it's not like I can go in windows and create a partition like that. And how would I delete the old partitions?

 

[gregrocker]

Lamar you would delete both partitions during install using Custom Drive options as shown in this illustrated tutorial: Clean Install Windows 7. Then either create your partitions as you wish or just click next and Win7 will create the install partition for you and begin install.

If you have further problems, try wiping the HD with Diskpart Clean Command from installer using DISKPART At PC Startup

 

[Lamarlove]

When trying to format I get the error
Virtual Disk Service error:
The media is write protected
How do I remove this write protection?

During step 6 I get
DiskPart has encountered an error: Data error <cyclic redundancy check>. See the system event log for more information.

 

[gregrocker]

Did you wipe the HD with Diskpart Clean command first as suggested?

Are you trying to install or reinstall Win7? If so you would partition and format using the Custom Drive tools shown in this tutorial, or just click Next and the installer will create/format install partition for you and begin install: Clean Install Windows 7

If you are only wanting to format a data drive, then try the Diskpart Clean Command first.

 

[Lamarlove]

I followed the tutorial to wipe and got an unallocated space but when I try to create a partition I still get the same error and when I try to just click next it says
Windows cannot be installed to this disk. This computers hardware may not support booting to this disk. Ensure that the disk controller is enabled in the computer bios menu. The computer recently had the os on it but got wiped so I know the driver is supported and Im not sure about the second part cause I don't see the option in thEe bios however I've set the options of all setting to default except boot order.

 

[gregrocker]

Do you have an EFI BIOS? Check in BIOS setup.

If not check for a newer BIOS update on the computer or mobo maker's Support Downloads webpage. If none, reset BIOS to defaults: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS

While in BIOS setup set SATA controller to AHCI to try install. If it fails try IDE mode.

Unplug all other HD's and peripherals.

If these fail try wiping with Diskpart clean command, pre-partitioning the drive then marking Active using Step 2.2 here: SSD - HDD Optimize for Windows Reinstallation

 

[Lamarlove]

Ok I've had the bios sata controller set to IDE I'll try AHCI and see if that boots before I try the other option

 

[gregrocker]

Try all steps without skipping any. Often we find out later the skipped step was the fix. If you need more help just ask back.

 

[Lamarlove]

Achi gives me bootmngr error and idk what an Efi bios is but looking three the bios selections I didn't see the term I switched back to IDE to boot I'm gona do the second step you listed? Sorry in not the most computer literate lol >.<

 

[gregrocker]

This is how you learn.

When you set AHCI in BIOS, the Bootmgr is Missing error occurs because it is trying to boot into HD. You want to boot into the installer to try install. Exactly when are you are getting the error?

 

[Lamarlove]

When I set the sata controller to ahci save and restart I see the intell logo and then the screen goes black and I get the error message CDBOOT: Couldn't find BOOTMGR. When I switch to IDE then it boots normally.

 

[gregrocker]

Again, that is because it is trying to boot the HD instead of the Win7 DVD installer. Boot into the installer instead and try install: Clean Install Windows 7

How to Boot your Computer from a Bootable CD or DVD,

or use the one-time BIOS Boot Menu key given on first screen.

 

[Lamarlove]

Whoops sorry I mistakenly updated the information in the previous post so you can see it in the post above yours

 

[Lamarlove]

I double checked the boot sequence and DVD driver is listed first and I still get the same error when booting using Achi. When I switch IDE it boots normally. I just have troubled with this http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/52129-disk-clean-clean-all-diskpart-command.html I complete that successfully and then when I try to create a new partition I get the error. Could it be the clean isn't completely cleaning?

 

[gregrocker]

I doubt it. Try free Partition Wizard bootable CD. Create new full disk NTFS Primary partition, label it, Modify>Set to Active, assign C, Apply steps. Then rightclick on new partition to Check File System, apply. Then try install.

 

[Lamarlove]

Well I have. I access to another computer ATM but as soon as I can I will try that. I have another question though I was using disk part to try and create a volume/partition and I got the error A disk specified I'd not dynamic. Please specify a dynamic disk and try again. So my question is two. Can I turn my normal disk into a dynamic one and if I do will the cause any problem with the laptop overall because it seems you need a dynamic disk to create one of these anyway right?

 

[Lamarlove]

Nevermind I attempted to convert the disk to dynamic using prompt but I still got cyclic redundancy check do I guess I'll have to wait until I can get acess to another computer to try the wizard.

 

[gregrocker]

You don't want a Dynamic disk which is used to span partitions across multiple HD's.

There is some reason why it thinks you have a Dynamic disk so convert it to Basic to be certain using Diskpart Clean Command from DVD accessing DISKPART At PC Startup.

Convert a Dynamic Disk to a Basic Disk

 

[Lamarlove]

The disk is basic disk I was thinking making it dynamic would allow me to create a partition or volume but I couldnt make it dynamic. I think I should try the wizard you gave me when I can get ahold of another computer to download it. I think it's a driver issue.

 

[Lamarlove]

Yea when I click load driver I get the error
No signed device drivers were found. Make sure that the installation media contains the correct drivers, and then click ok.
When I try to browse I cannot find any drivers. How do I solve this issue or is this an issue at all?