Try to install Windows 7 from XP, receive the error message "Windows could not retrieve information about the disks on this computer.

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• When you try to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 I get this error: "Windows could not retrieve information about the disks on this computer."

  original title: problems of Windows update/upgrade

  I'm currently trying to install Windows 7 on my desktop running Vista.

  Whenever I run the Setup it comes up with the following error: Windows could not retrieve information about the disks on this computer.
  I already put the virtual disk on auto and rebooted several times. I get the same error.
  Also, I tried to update my computer by using the windows update thinking that would help... Windows update decides to not work either! It comes up with the error: Windows Update cannot currently check the updates, because the service is not running. You may have to restart your computer.
  gain, I restarted and it still does not work.
  I am currently running Windows Vista 32 bit on my desk (I thank God for my laptop!).

  Help!

  First, run Windows 7 upgrade advisor:

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/UpgradeAdvisor

  Note the results and make sure to follow the steps.

  Try to install Windows 7 using the USB

  Install Windows 7 with a USB memory key
  http://www.winsupersite.com/article/Windows-7/install-Windows-7-with-a-USB-memory-key

• transition from xp to windows 7 I get windows could not retrieve information about the disks on this computer

  why I get this message?... try to improve the hp mini 110-1037nr from xp to windows 7

  This means that the hard drive of your HP system controller is not supported by Windows 7 with pilots from the box and you need specific drivers to install Windows 7 on it.  If HP does not have drivers on their website then you're probably not going to succeed.

  "painter113" wrote in the new message: * e-mail address is removed from the privacy * _xp...

  why I get this message?... try to improve the hp mini 110-1037nr from xp to windows 7

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/message/d0607091-A900-49ED-A054-ff6a7868f0ad
  Meta tags: windows_install; windows_xp

  Friday 6 April 2012 00:47:27 + 0000: CreateMessage painter113

• Install the new windows 7... The message "Windows Installer... windows could not retrieve information about the disks on this computer" no operating system on the pc only thanks

  New installation,

  Windows 7 x 64 (OEM)
  Card mother Gigabyte GA-A75-D3H
  Load os first time and no problem had pc upward and work... Has had a drive failure and to reinstall the operating system on a new hard drive but get the error message.
  Have disabled CMOS and BIOS flashed but still have the same problems...
  Any help much appreciated...
  Steve :(

  Hello

  You use the installation disc for the full version or an upgrade disc?

  You can see the following link.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/install-reinstall-uninstall?SignedIn=1

  This could be a problem with your hard drive. You can contact the manufacturer of the hard drive for better assistance.

• Windows cannot run disk checking on this volume, because it is write protected & Windows could not retrieve information about the disks on this computer

  I have Vista o/s & I am facing this problem. Please tell me the good soultion on it.

  Hi Sarang_982,

  ·         When exactly you get the error message you at startup of the computer or when you open any application or when you try to run chkdsk on his machine?

  I suggest that you put your computer in a clean boot state, and perform the steps below.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After troubleshooting, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

  You will need to disable automatic disk check, and then run the disk of the WINRE (Windows Recovery Environment) command prompt check and check if the c: drive error (there) get fixed.

  You try to run the audit from WINRE for drive C: disk drive and if it helps. Here are the steps to open the command prompt in Windows RE:

  Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer and restart your computer by using the power button on the computer.

  b. do one of the following:

  1. If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you must try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then stop and restart your computer.

  2. If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to select the operating system you want to repair, and then press and hold F8.

  c. on the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to select repair your computer and press ENTER. (If your computer is not listed as an option, then your computer doesn't understand no repair preinstalled recovery options, or your network administrator has disabled the.)

  d. Select a keyboard layout, and then click Next.

  e. in the System Recovery Options menu, click command prompt to open.

  f. Type "chkdsk/f" and enter.

  g. Type "chkdsk/r" entry.

  Check if the HARD drive is encrypted or not if yes then decrypt and see if it works well or not.

• "Windows could not retrieve information about the disks on this computer."

  I have Windows XP x 64 installed on my Maxtor Sata II 250 GB HD, and when I boot the DVD in the restart of the operating system, after clicking Install now, it shows this error. How can I solve this problem?

  You must enable the service of virtual disk before you perform the upgrade, if you encounter this error.

  1. click on start / run and type SERVICES. MSC
  2. search for the virtual disk Service
  3. right click and choose 'properties '.
  4. make sure that the Startup Type is automatic, and then click the Start button.
  5 reboot and try the upgrade again.

  I hope this helps.

  If you find my answer was what you're looking for, remember to click on the box "mark as answer" below!

• Receive an error message that Windows can not retrieve information about the disk when I try to put upgraded Windows XP to Windows 7.

  XP Home to Windows 7 upgrade Peoblems

  I can't update my laptop to windows 7, that he will enter the upgrade options, then it will say cannot retrieve information about this disk of computers. What should I do I deleted all leave them and still get this error. Thanks Chris

  It's a little late for this, but anytime you do an upgrade, you must be sure that your computer is compatible. My guess is your drive for windows 7 is a DVD and you have a CD or a witch of CD - RW drive can not read CD

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Upgrade-Advisor

• I try to install Smart Notebook and I get a error message saying "could access the location %APPDATA%\ network." How can I fix?

  Thank you

  Check the registry entries referenced in these articles:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/886549

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2258121

• A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the license for this computer. Error code: 0 x 80090006

  A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the license for this computer. Error code: 0 x 80090006

  Error comes when you try to connect.

  -able to login in safe mode

  -J' tried regsvr32 regwizc.dll, regsvr32 licdll.dll from start-> run

  -Tried system restore

  Any other solution?

  Hello

  • What were the changes made before the issue started?
  You can check this link:
  You may receive error code 0 x 80004005 and other error codes when you try to start a Windows XP-based computer
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/914232

• I just bought the app for photographers creative cloud when I try finally connect with PS CC, I received an error message that says "no detected subscription. I don't really know how to solve this problem, I used my Adobe ID to connect several times

  I just bought the app for photographers creative cloud when I try finally connect with PS CC, I received an error message that says "no detected subscription. I don't really know how to solve this problem, I used my Adobe ID to connect several times and it just still the same message.

  Your subscription to cloud shows correctly on your account page?

  If you have more than one email, you will be sure that you use the right Adobe ID?

  https://www.adobe.com/account.html for subscriptions on your page from Adobe

  .

  If Yes

  Some general information for a subscription of cloud

  Cloud programs don't use serial... numbers you, connect you to your cloud account paying to download & install & activate... you may need to sign out of the cloud and restart your computer and log into the cloud for things to work

  Sign out of your account of cloud... Restart your computer... Connect to your paid account of cloud

  -Connect using http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/account-password-sign-faq.html

  -http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/sign-in-out-creative-cloud-desktop-app.html

  -http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/activation-network-issues.html

  -http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/trial--1-launch.html

  -ID help https://helpx.adobe.com/contact.html?step=ZNA_id-signing_stillNeedHelp

  -http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/license-this-software.html

  .

  If no

  This is an open forum, Adobe support... you need Adobe personnel to help

  Adobe contact information - http://helpx.adobe.com/contact.html

  Chat/phone: Mon - Fri 05:00-19:00 (US Pacific Time)<=== note="" days="" and="">

  -Select your product and what you need help with

  -Click on the blue box "still need help? Contact us. "

• 8024A 000 - Windows Update code does not work and "installing Windows could not configure Windows to run on a hardware on this computer" for Vista64 reinstall

  I have a HP Pavilion Elite e9180t PC comes with Vista Home Premium 64-bit.  I had the hard drive (Seagate/Barracuda 7200, 750GB) SATA to go over me (after the expiration of the warranty of course) so I replaced it with a WD Caviar Green 1 TB drive.  When I rebooted the news of recovery disk to the new disk, VIsta worked but Windows Update does not work and I get A 8024, 000 error Code.  To worked with Microsoft to try to resolve that (never made), I am frustrated and all saved just reinstall Vista.  When I try to reinstall Vista, I now get the message "installing Windows could not configure Windows to run on a hardware on this computer."  The installation progresses up to the stage of upgrade (a final) then I get error and it puts everything back the way I started.

  The only thing I changed hardware wise is the hard drive, so this error message seems silly because Windows runs on this material.  I even double checked that Vista is always enabled.  Anyone out there have any ideas?

  I have a HP Pavilion Elite e9180t PC comes with Vista Home Premium 64-bit.  I had the hard drive (Seagate/Barracuda 7200, 750GB) SATA to go over me (after the expiration of the warranty of course) so I replaced it with a WD Caviar Green 1 TB drive.  When I rebooted the news of recovery disk to the new disk, VIsta worked but Windows Update does not work and I get A 8024, 000 error Code.  To worked with Microsoft to try to resolve that (never made), I am frustrated and all saved just reinstall Vista.  When I try to reinstall Vista, I now get the message "installing Windows could not configure Windows to run on a hardware on this computer."  The installation progresses up to the stage of upgrade (a final) then I get error and it puts everything back the way I started.

  The only thing I changed hardware wise is the hard drive, so this error message seems silly because Windows runs on this material.  I even double checked that Vista is always enabled.  Anyone out there have any ideas?

  Hey GMPete

  some posters have reported problems when replacing a drive hp etc. with a hp motherboard not provided player etc.

  I suggest tha contact you hp because it's their recovery process you use

  at the below link HP support forums

  http://h30434.www3.HP.com/

  link below is for direct hp support contact us

  http://welcome.HP.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• While the plug-and-play was still there at all, and I tried to go I still receive error message 2. could not locate the file.

  Here's the situation.

  First of all only started to the top of my Asus to find was no sound. Following up to plug-and-play service has not started. It is now removed apparently.

  Here are the solutions I tried, in and out of safe mode:

  While the plug-and-play was still there at all, and I tried to go I still receive error message 2. could not locate the file.

  In CMD sfc/scannow reached 32%, then breaks down, saying: it finds corrupted files, but could not fix.

  It Startin via msconfig did not work.

  Tried to go through Device Manager, which is completely empty for some reason any.

  System Restore is restoring before this problem. When you attempt a restore, plug-and-play service is not returned to the existence, defective or otherwise.

  I knew, but there may be malware, mutiple scans with several services did not find anything.

  I tried to contact microsoft help and they might suggest only I have upgraded to windows 10. Tried several times, and he has failed to be upgraded, every time. For the most part just download windows 10 and then by restarting the computer as if nothing happened. Any ideas on how I can fix this?

  Hello

  Welcome to the Microsoft community. I will certainly help you with the problem you are experiencing.

  I would like to ask you:

  • You are running Windows 7 or Windows 10 on your PC?
  • When was the last time it was working fine? Remember to make changes to the computer before this problem?

  Given that you are unable to complete the scan of SFC and Task Manager is empty, usually reinstall or do a repair install is the best choice of action. However, we can try to fix these files and check if that helps. To do this, refer to the steps below:

  1. Open the start menu and type "cmd".
  2. Right-click on the command prompt and click "run as administrator".
  3. Type the following commands and press ENTER after each.

  DISM.exe / Online/Cleanup-image /Scanhealth

  DISM.exe / Online/Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

  After you run these commands, restart the system and check.

  You can also view,

  Difficulty errors of corruption of Windows by using the DISM tool / System Update Readiness

  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/947821

  If you are using Windows 7 and have the product key for this. You try to run an upgrade in Place to fix all the corruptions.

  Refer,

  How to perform an upgrade on the spot on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 & Windows Server 2008 R2

  Hope this information was useful.

• Windows could not format a partition on disk 0 - 0 error code 80070057 x

  Original title: error code 0 x 80070057

  Windows could not format a partition on disk 0. The error occurred during the preparation of the partation selected for the installation of 0 x 80070057 error code.

  I recently bought components in order to build a new PC in Win 7 64 bit.

  I've built a lot of PC in the past, don't wait no problem that I couldn't cope so.

  I got this this same exact error message and have been pulling on my hair for the last two weeks to try to solve.

  I even bought a new motherboard, processor and HD and got the same error. Urgghh!

  Well, when I finally realized what it was that I was so relieved and so angry at the same time!

  IT WAS THE SATA CABLE! 1

  I've never had a problem with a SATA cable before so I never even thought to replace.

  One who turned out to be defective was one of the thinner, but I used a lot of them in the past without incident.

  This may or may not be the cause of your problem, but try it

  Have a great Christmas and good luck for the new year

• {REQUEST] windows could not collect information to osimage

  Hello guys I have a problem here. You see now that I have windows 8.1 and I just bought windows 7 ultimate. As im trying to install when I click setup then it says windows could not collect information to osimage install.wim does not exist. I saw some issues in some forum and somebody said that I have to copy the cd of windows 7 ultimate in my hard drive (C), but it still does not work. Guys do you know what im supposed to do? Thank you

  UH sorry im not the expert. Could you me more as easier or something? And what is the cause of the error?

  Faulty installation or DVD your DVD drive is faulty.

  You do not have the ability to create a thumb / Flash drive to install Windows.

  After you download if necessary. ISO file (see my previous post, follow the step #4).

  (4) for instructions on creating a bootable USB key to install Windows 7:
  Read: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2432-usb-windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html
  Or: http://arstechnica.com/business/2009/12/the-usb-flash-drive/

  Optional software to create a Bootable Windows 7 DVD
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/977640

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Windows Update will not install - Windows could not search for new updates to Code 8007051 A

  original title: impossible to install iTunes error HRESULT:0x8007051A and Windows Update doesn't work Windows could not search for new updates to Code 8007051 A

  Am running Vista 32 bit OS and trying to install iTunes but still get the following error;

  ' Microsoft.VC80.CRT.version = "8.0.50727.4053".Guy = "win32".publicKeyToken

  "="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b".processorArchitecture ="x 86" also HRESULT:0x8007051A

  Some research has indicated that it was due to a problem of update?

  Then tried checking updates (Windows update), who does not ("" Windows could not search for new updates - errors found Code 8007051 A ' ")

  The "get help" link was as useless as an ashtray on a motorbike.

  Any help would be greatly appreciated

  Hi Discopossum,

   

  How long have you encountered this problem?

  Method 1: Run the fixit available in the links below and check if that makes a difference-Worth to try
  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks

  Note: FixIt would attempt to recover bad sectors on the hard disk, in the course of this process there are chances of DATA loss from that particular area.

  Method 2: Try to install the program as an administrator do a right click on the program installation files and select run as administrator, click on continue if you are prompted to confirm.

  Method 3:  Clean boot the computer and then try to install ITunes

  Follow step 1 in the link below,
  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  Important: n ' forget not to put the computer to a normal startup follow step 7 in the link.

  Method 4:  Run the fixit available in the article below to reset the Windows Update components

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base.
  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  If problems with iTunes didn't exist yet, contact the Apple Support
  http://www.Apple.com/support/iTunes/