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    Weird error when trying to do fresh Win7 install

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by fullsleeves, Jul 27, 2010.

  1. fullsleeves

    fullsleeves Notebook Consultant

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    I just got my computer back from Asus for a malfunctioning trackpad. They reinstalled windows, so I decided to do a fresh install as I have done many times before. However, during the install it stops and gives me the error 0x80FE0000. A google search says that it is likely an attempt to install Windows on a drive that is not the primary, but I am not sure how that is even possible. Has anyone encountered this problem, or know how to fix it??
     
    fullsleeves, Jul 27, 2010
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Did you format the HDD when you did a clean install?
     
    Nick, Jul 27, 2010
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