[URGENT HELP] Why is cannot install Windows 7 on my X120e?ERROR : "Setup was unable to create a new system partition or...

I have got X120e from my college with ubuntu 11.04 installed. But my half of softwares dont work on this Lunix OS so decided to install windows 7, downloaded officially as i have keys for activation.

I used USB drive to install, Windows 7 setup sucessfully started on booted up from USB. Than deleted all partitions than made new partions but when i select partition and clicking continue... its getting error

ATTEMPTS

1. I have not connected any other devices.
   
2. My Hard disk is NOT dynamic, its basic.
   
3. I formatted to ntfs my Hard disk using Western digital Data Lifeguard Diagnostic but still same!!!
   
4. Tried boot order to USB HD/CD/FD/ HARD-DISK/Network LAN
   
5. opted for legacy First
   
6. I have tried boot order of the HD and USB
   
7. I have Change SATA from ACHI to IDE compatibility..
   
8. Tried clean version of Windows 7 Installation too, but NO LUCK..
   
9. Tried making partion as active but still same..
   
10. I downloaded ACHI drivers from lenovo official site, driver got loaded... but no luck
    
11. Googled this error but no solution..

I have contacted lenovo service centre, but this are taking up calls.

I am fed up of this, please help me..

I have exams coming and i need this urgently.


SYSTEM INFORMATION of Lenovo X120e,

System information report, generated by Sysinfo: 9/20/2011 12:27:31 PM
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SYSTEM INFORMATION
Running Ubuntu Linux, the Ubuntu 11.04 (natty) release.
GNOME: 2.32.1 (Ubuntu 2011-04-14)
Kernel version: 2.6.38-8-generic (#42-Ubuntu SMP Mon Apr 11 03:31:50 UTC 2011)
GCC: 4.5.2 (i686-linux-gnu)
Xorg: 1.10.1 (19 April 2011 03:33:17PM) (19 April 2011 03:33:17PM)
Hostname: ThinkPad-X120e
Uptime: 0 days 1 h 35 min

CPU INFORMATION
AuthenticAMD, AMD E-240 Processor
Number of CPUs: 1
CPU clock currently at 1500.000 MHz with 512 KB cache
Numbering: family(20) model(1) stepping(0)
Bogomips: 2993.88
Flags: fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush mmx fxsr sse sse2 syscall nx mmxext fxsr_opt pdpe1gb rdtscp lm constant_tsc up nonstop_tsc extd_apicid aperfmperf pni monitor ssse3 cx16 popcnt lahf_lm svm extapic cr8_legacy abm sse4a misalignsse 3dnowprefetch ibs skinit wdt npt lbrv svm_lock nrip_save pausefilter

MEMORY INFORMATION
Total memory: 1610 MB
Total swap: 12275 MB

STORAGE INFORMATION
SCSI device - scsi1
Vendor: ATA
Model: WDC WD3200BEVT-0
SCSI device - scsi0
Vendor: Generic-
Model: Multi-Card

HARDWARE INFORMATION
MOTHERBOARD
Host bridge
Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] Family 12h/14h Processor Function 7
Subsystem: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] Pavilion DM1Z-3000 Host bridge
PCI bridge(s)
Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] Device 1514 (prog-if 00 [Normal decode])
ATI Technologies Inc SBx00 PCI to PCI Bridge (rev 40) (prog-if 01 [Subtractive decode])
ATI Technologies Inc Device 43a0 (prog-if 00 [Normal decode])
ATI Technologies Inc Device 43a1 (prog-if 00 [Normal decode])
Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] Device 1514 (prog-if 00 [Normal decode])
ATI Technologies Inc SBx00 PCI to PCI Bridge (rev 40) (prog-if 01 [Subtractive decode])
ATI Technologies Inc Device 43a0 (prog-if 00 [Normal decode])
ATI Technologies Inc Device 43a1 (prog-if 00 [Normal decode])
USB controller(s)
ATI Technologies Inc SB7x0/SB8x0/SB9x0 USB OHCI0 Controller (prog-if 10 [OHCI])
ATI Technologies Inc SB7x0/SB8x0/SB9x0 USB EHCI Controller (prog-if 20 [EHCI])
ATI Technologies Inc SB7x0/SB8x0/SB9x0 USB OHCI0 Controller (prog-if 10 [OHCI])
ATI Technologies Inc SB7x0/SB8x0/SB9x0 USB EHCI Controller (prog-if 20 [EHCI])
ATI Technologies Inc SB7x0/SB8x0/SB9x0 USB OHCI0 Controller (prog-if 10 [OHCI])
ATI Technologies Inc SB7x0/SB8x0/SB9x0 USB EHCI Controller (prog-if 20 [EHCI])
ATI Technologies Inc SB7x0/SB8x0/SB9x0 USB OHCI0 Controller (prog-if 10 [OHCI])
ATI Technologies Inc SB7x0/SB8x0/SB9x0 USB EHCI Controller (prog-if 20 [EHCI])
ISA bridge
ATI Technologies Inc SB7x0/SB8x0/SB9x0 LPC host controller (rev 40)
Subsystem: Lenovo Device 21df

GRAPHIC CARD
VGA controller
ATI Technologies Inc Device 9803 (prog-if 00 [VGA controller])
Subsystem: Lenovo Device 21df

SOUND CARD
Multimedia controller
ATI Technologies Inc SBx00 Azalia (Intel HDA) (rev 40)
Subsystem: Lenovo Device 21df

NETWORK
Network controller
Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8188CE 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter (rev 01)
Subsystem: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. Device 8195
Ethernet controller
Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8111/8168B PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller (rev 03)
Subsystem: Lenovo Device 21df

 

about 5 days ago I tried to install Windows 7 on HP mini and got same error.
It had 2 HP partitions (1 is for restore and another with some HP tools) and 2 other: system 100MB and OS+data in one partition..

I formatted first 2 (100MB one and 200 GB one) partitions using Windows tool on DVD when installing, then deleted it and created again 1 with 20GB size for OS. First time I had this error, then I rebooted, deleted it again, created again and it worked fine.

But then I didn't like how I installed all drivers and I decided to do this again. It was a mistake. I rebooted for over 20 times until it decided to install itself.

As I understood all you can try at first time is to delete and create only OS partition. and try it to install. If not then format it again and another try with install. If not then use reboot and do the same steps.

Do it as long until it work as it should.

 

Thanks i was waiting for reply since many days!!
how it is possible to install driver before installing windows7??
i have spend too many days in rebooting and installing this OS but this machine is having stupid processor!!!

i don't understand how others are able to do it!!!

 

I installed Windows 7, then installed all HP drivers and then decided to reinstall Windows again. It took about 20 minutes to success start of install.

I also used USB flash drive.

I recommend to create only 1 partition and live unallocated space for D drive.

And as I said try to do this steps:

create C partition (using advanced options when it lets you where to install) - format - select to install
if not then delete and try again. If not then reboot and repeat step 1.

If all this will not help in 15 attempts then try:
reboot and install on the partition which was created in the previous boot.

At this moment I can suggest only this.

 

Hi DBZo07,

If it is so urgent for you, I would recommend re-install Ubuntu (there should be no problem with that).

And try to install Windows 7 on the VirtualBox. So you would have 2 systems simultaneously running.

Let me know if you find a solution for your problem.

 

Thanks James D & Govorilla for giving valuable time to help me!!

I got a way to install Windows on my X120e..Its surprising that i could install Windows 7 Ultimate, it is long but tricky and i cant post it anywhere cause i have spend weeks on it!! If anyone finding this error and trapped like me!!
PM me

 

spend weeks doesnt mean that i dont to share...it means it has too long procedure !! Anyways, Thank You!

 

The simplest How To:
1. Delete ALL partitions.
2. Select unallocated space to install where.

 

Hi there,
Can you please send me the procedure. I am facing the EXACT same problem and I am frustrated! my email is brent_Whoc at hotmail dot com
thanks!