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    installing Win 7 from USB HDD "disk read error"

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Sir Punk, Feb 23, 2010.

  1. Sir Punk

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    I am installing win 7 on another computer from a USB HDD. It works just fine on my Dell but when I try it on my Asus I have no luck starting the installation program. I have no clue.
    The HDD shows up as a selectable boot device but it goes no further than that message.
    Also my XP installation cd works for a bit and get to the BSOD.
    Right now I have Vista so I have no clue.
    I also tried with a 4GB USB pen drive and it says "disk error".
    any help guys?
     
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    The Asus may simply not support booting from a usb device, despite it showing up as a boot device option in the Bios. I had this happen with my friends Asus when I tried to install W7 from a usb flash drive. As for the 4GB drive, it maybe not be in the correct format. It needs to be NTFS.
     
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    Don't remember the process exactly, but in the bios on the Asus, there is another sub-menu to select to have the USB drive boot. Ran into the same issue on my daughter's netbook. Select the USB device, then again the sub-menu and you'll get it working.
     
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    thanks guys. I have to try that. I solved the problem by burning the image to a DVD/RW. What a pain though. I don't recall any sub menu for the usb but I will check that.
     
    Sir Punk, Feb 23, 2010
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