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Can't do a clean install of Windows 11

My Windows 11 OS ssd stopped working. Causing repeated restarts and blue screens.

So, I took it back to the vendor, since it still has warranty.

But, because I didn't want to wait untill they got back to me, I decided to buy another ssd to install Windows 11 on.

So, I bought Corsair MP600 PRO NH (Gen4 PCIe x4 M.2 NVMe), and istalled in my PC.

All Windows 11 installation attempts were made by a USB drive created by the windows creation tool.

But, when I tried to install Windows 11 on it I got error code 0x8007025D.

When I tried to install again, I got error code 0x0000005 (Access Violation).

So, I went online and found the "sfc/scannow" solution for the Access Violation.

Then I used the "diskpart" command in CMD, to clean and convert the drive to GPT.

Tried installing Win 11 again, and got error code 0x8007025D again.

repeated tries (after usind "diskpart" again, got the same results.

When I tried to use a bootable media to run Ease US Partion Master Pro (which I've been using for years now), so I could run "Partion Master" on my pc start - just to rule out any problems with the SSD, I started getting blue screens - "system quota underflow", and "kernel mode heap corruption", on different tries.

I updated my Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Master BIOS from F13 to F14f, and tried installing Win 11 again.

This time, I got error code 0xC00000E5.

What the latest error code and the blue screens have in common, according to my findings, is that they are talking on problems with drivers.

But, I have no idea what drivers, since I try to do a clean install on a completely new SSD that had nothing on it prior to the attempt.

Have been at it for a whole day now, with nothing to show for it, and it is annoying and frustrating.

Some more info about my PC (the one I'm trying to install Win 11 on)

CPU - Intel i9 Gen 13

Memory 32GB (2x16) can run at 6400MHz, but currently XMP is disabled, so they run on 4800 MHz

Have another 2TB SSD, and 2 2TB HDDs installed, used for data storage only.

Help will be greatly appreciated.

Hi, RanF

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

We understand that you are experiencing issues with Windows not performing a fresh install on a new SSD and reporting errors. The frequent blue screens and errors during Windows installations are often frustrating, and as a Windows 11 user myself, I can relate. 

Here are the different error codes you may be experiencing: 

-Error Code 0x8007025D 

This error can be related to a variety of issues, including installation media problems, hardware incompatibilities, or BIOS/UEFI setup issues. 

-Error Code 0x0000005 (Access Conflict) 

This is a routine error that can be caused by a hardware failure, driver problem, or installation media problem. 

-Error Code 0xC00000E5 

This error usually indicates that the system cannot find the required file, which can be due to corrupt installation media or problems with the BIOS/UEFI setup. 

In this case, it is recommended that you first check if your USB installation media is working properly and check the SSD compatibility and connectivity, and then it is recommended that you recreate the Windows 11 installation media by formatting the media on the current USB flash drive and following the steps below on another computer with an internet connection: 

(This step may take a bit longer, so please be patient) 

1. Using another computer, go to Download Windows 11 (microsoft.com) and click “Download Tools”.  

2. Double-click on the tool to run it, and when prompted “Preparations are in progress”, click “Next”.  

  

3. Click “Accept” the user license terms. 

  

4. Wait for the Windows preparation to complete and select “Create installation media for another computer”. 

  

5. select the language, system version and bits as needed (the default is to automatically match the current system, if re-selected, uncheck the “Use the recommended options for this computer”) 

  

6. Select “USB flash drive”, click “Next”. 

  

7. Select the corresponding USB removable drive, “Next”.  

  

8. Wait for the file download and media creation to complete, click “Finish”. 

  

Insert the USB flash drive into the current computer, then enter the Bios, select USB as the first boot item in Boot Options, and then follow the steps until the installation is complete. 

 

Disclaimer: At this point, we have exhausted all troubleshooting and I recommend that we try to perform a clean install to get your computer back into a working condition. Please ensure that you backup any important data, including Documents, Pictures, Videos, and more.  

  

If the problem persists, due to the inability to access the system, then you can rule out a driver issue, which may be caused by a conflict with the compatibility of your SSD as well as other devices (motherboard, RAM, etc.), and you can contact your nearest computer repairer to provide offline installation steps. 

  

If you have any progress, you are welcome to contact us anytime. 

Best Regards

Nicholas.Z - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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Hello,

I appreciate trying to help. But, with all due respect, your reply says that, at the least, you didn't pay much attention to what I wrote past a certain point.

That is because you wrote that if all the points of troubleshooting have been exhausted, I need to go for a "clean install".

But, my point was that I was trying to do a clean install from the get go. On a completley new SSD.

Just to be thorough, I did go through all of your troubleshoot. Including dismantling the SSD and reinstalling it again.

And I got no further then any other trial I made - past the first stage of installation, and into the 20s percentage. And then - Error code 0x8007025D.

I have no idea what is the cause of the error. All the workarounds that I found on the forums and Reddit have failed.

I really need the help here. Is it the Windows version? Is it something else?

Please read my original post carefully and then reply.

I prefer any reply, even one that states that you have no idea what is the cause.

Thank you.

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Hi, RanF

Thank you for your reply! 

It should be explained that the content of my previous reply was posted in response to the information you provided. What you mean by ” 

if all the points of troubleshooting have been exhausted, I need to go for a 'clean install'. ''refers to the disclaimer I wrote, which is a community rule that we have to post when we offer some programs to our users, so it doesn't represent my opinion on your question. So it doesn't represent my opinion on your question, it's just a necessary guideline that is independent of the program and needs to be enforced by us (that's why I'm posting it separately in a special format). 

Getting back to your question, I will give you a complete explanation of the significance of the 0x8007025D installation error: 

The 0x8007025D error is usually accompanied by an “Installation canceled” error. This error generally occurs when a user tries to cleanly install Windows 11 system via a USB flash drive but fails during the installation process. 

The issue may be due to a problem with the installation media. In addition, HDD/SSD corruption, bad sectors on the hard disk drive, or RAM errors may also cause this error to appear. 

  

I recommend that you do not use any other third-party programs to intervene in the installation and format the USB flash drive and create a new Windows image installation file. After creating the installation file, plug the USB flash drive into the current computer and enable the USB flash drive as the first boot item in the Bios, then follow the steps again to see if you can install Windows 11. 

  

If you have confirmed that the Windows image file is correct and you have created a new installation media, but you still get installation errors, then as I said before, it can be determined that the problem lies in your SSD or other hardware such as RAM, so we recommend that you take your computer to an offline repair store for testing. 

Best Regards

Nicholas.Z - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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