Windows 7 "Windows is unable to complete format.

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• It keeps saying "Windows is unable to complete the installation. To install windows on this computer, run the Setup again. "When I tried to reinstall Windows Vista Home Premium

  I removed the original defective hard drive and installed a new one in my Desktop HP Pavilion. Then, insert Vista Home Premium Recovery Disk 1, then 2 disc. After the prompt to restart the computer to complete the installation of Windows, I got this error message:

  "Windows Setup could not configure windows to run on this computer hardware."

  I then click OK and then this message:

  "Windows is unable to complete the installation. To install windows on this computer, run the Setup again. »

  I have computer knowledge very very basic.

  Please help me!

  Thank you

  Hello

  You will need to contact HP for the problems with the help of the HP restore procedure is not a process from Microsoft.

  You can also try the Forums of HP Support for assistance.

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

  See you soon.

• Windows cannot complete the installation "Windows is unable to complete the installation. Please reinstall.

  Needing extra space, I bought a new 500 GB western digital drive. I removed my old drive, installed the new and inserted my windows 7 professional 64 bit cisk. Booted from the cd and installed windows. After crossing it spins the facility and shut down to restart, I got a message tht says "Windows is unable to complete the installation. Please reinstall. I did it twice with the same result.

  What could be wrong. Thank you.

  Hello

  Thank you for writing to Microsoft Communities.

  Until we start troubleshooting on this issue please provides us additional information by answering a few questions, this will help us better solutions to the problems.

  1 are you install windows 7 operating system of the Windows full version Setup disk or recovery disk?

  2. where did you get the installation disc?

  3. you try to reinstall the old disk operating system?

  I suggest you to see the link and see if it helps.

  Windows 7 installation problems: frequently asked questions: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows7/Windows-7-installation-problems-frequently-asked-questions

  If so please answer us, we can help you better.

• Windows is unable to complete the format

  I understand there is a problem writing to DVD using Vista.  When I try to format or write again DVD, after age, the error message "Windows did not complete format" is displayed.  Explorer stops working; machine may hang up.  All I can draw on Microsoft sites are fleeting references and very ambiguous answers.  I need simple instructions how fix it please?

  Hi the famous Cash,

  (a) how you try to burn a DVD? Do you use third party software to achieve this?

  (b) have you tried with different DVDs\CDs?

   

  There are several types of writable discs, and not all discs can be formatted in the same way. See the table for more information on formatting drive in the link below:

  Choose the right drive for work

   

  You can download and install windows vista service pack 1 on the computer, see the link below for the steps:

  How to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/935791

  Error message when you format a disk by using the system component of active files on a Windows Vista-based computer: "Windows could not complete the format".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/931654

  For more information, see the link below

  Format a CD or DVD http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/format-a-CD-or-DVD

   

  Which CD or DVD format should I use? http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/which-CD-or-DVD-format-should-I-use   Burn a CD or DVD http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Burn-a-CD-or-DVD

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Error Windows was unable to complete the format, not in CD/DVD format

  Original title: live file system error

  When you try to format a CD or blank DVD so that I can burn files on it, I get the following error message... "Windows could not complete the format".

  Specs: Windows 7Home Premium, SP1, 64-bit operating system. Thanks in advance...

  Hello

  1. How did you try to format the CD/DVD?

  2 is this problem with a particular CD/DVD or the CD? DVD?

  3. have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  Try to format the drive in disk management.

  Also check if you can format it from another computer to check if the disc is dirty.

  You can read the following steps.
  USB storage such as flash drives and usually come preformatted by the manufacturer, so you will probably have to format the memory cards flash. CD and DVD, on the other hand, uses different removable hard disks and devices of storage formats. For more information about the formatting of CD and DVDs, see which should CD or DVD format I use?
  Formatting disks and drives: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/formatting-disks-and-drives-frequently-asked-questions

  Should which CD or DVD format I use?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/which-CD-or-DVD-format-should-I-use

  It may be useful

• Windows was unable to complete the USB format?

  The device is working properly, that I've seen in Device Manager
  It's a HP 8 GB USB key
  but impossible to format

  Hello

  1. what exactly happens when you try to format the USB key?

  2. you get any error message?

  I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps:

  Method 1: Try to format the USB stick in disk management

  1. click on start
  2 type diskmgmt.msc in the search box of start and press on enter

  3. right click on the volume that you want to format, and then click format.

  4. to format the volume with the default settings, in the format dialog box, click OK, and then click OK again.

  Method 2: I would also say that you are trying to connect the USB on another computer and try formatting.

  If you receive the similar error even on another computer, then contact the manufacturer of the car of pen for more information.

  Hope this information is useful.

• "Windows is unable to complete the installation. To install Windows on theis compuiter, re-run the installation. »

  Got the "upgrade kit" update to Windows 7 for 64-bit to a 64-bit Vista OS. Has made the Upgrade Advisor, enlists Dell first, me Deauthorize Itunes - done, uninstall my printer - in fact, Dell Tools uninstall - made, said, all good, run Windows 7 - has done and, now, I'm on a restart loop. I called Dell, complete scam: they want $269.00 to "software". Read all articles about MS and Dell work together to bring '7' to the end user and the end user obtained just watered.  How to exit this loop of reboot? Widows 7 ran completely and looked at things would happen, then I received the following message: "Windows cannot complete the installation. To install Windows on this computer, run the Setup again. "PC - i7, 8 GB, 1 GB vid, AVG paid version and cannot go back to my Vista OS!  Tried using restore... no good.

  You will probably be able to break out by pressing the top and bottom keys management during the first part of the black screen reboot.

  Messages rating helps other users

  Mark L. Ferguson MS - MVP

• "Windows is unable to complete the installation. To install windows on this computer, restart the installation.

  INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS FOR THE FIRST TIME

  Hi, I am using the windows 7 Home premium with Sony Vaio netbook.  This message appears when I've been windows installation since it is newly purchased, "Windows could not complete the installation. To install windows on this computer, run the Setup again"when I click ok, and then the computer restarts automatically and then come back to this message. I reboot several times but the result was always the same. Home premium to Windows 7 has been with the netbook already, so I don't have the Disc... can someone help me solve this problem? Thank you very much

  My colleague has had a similar problem when she came back to the States with a new Vaio from Sony, I didn't just run recovery and reinstall Windows and its worked good since. She even gave me a hug for fixing.

  The problem seems to be the OOBE which would suggest its more hardware than windows, but I understand your nature, you want to be right about everything.

• Unable to complete format of DVD

  I have Vista Home Premium (32-bit version) on my laptop (Packard Bell EasyNote S4947).  The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive is Matshita UJ - 850D ATA Device (DVD +/-RW).  When I try to burn files to a DVD (+ R and + RW), I get a message error "Windows could not complete the format".  Memory, I have not had this problem when I had Windows XP, before moving on to Vista.

  My Windows Update is automatically set to install updates every day, including the recommended updates and Microsoft Update.  However, in reading the ID931654 Article, I noticed that Windows Vista Service Packs 1 and 2 had not been installed.  So I installed these, but I still have the same problem of formatting of DVD.  I then ran "DVD Driver Software Update" in the Device Manager, and who says that things were updated.  I also ran that File Checker tool system and has not found any breach of integrity.

  Article ID 931654 mentions two fixes for the problem of formatting.  However, they do not seem to cover the 32-bit versions of Vista, and I guess that all relevant patches have been included in Service Packs 1 and 2 so there is no point in installing them separately?

  What else can I try? !!

  Hi adding more software actually aggravate the problem because these can often interfere with each other.
  Try to uninstall ALL software burner/DVD that do not come with the computer - REBOOT - and then run
  through the steps that I posted above. You can always add the software that you want to use later. Do you have
  check using another brand of discs?
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• "windows could not complete format."

  I have a Pioneer DVD - RW USB drive.  Recently I looked for "WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE FORMAT WINDOWS" when you try to initialize a new dvd - rw disc.

  I have reads and writes formatted disks before.

  Any suggestions on how to fix?

  Hi ghbritton,

  ·         This happens with all new disks in DVD - RW you try?

  ·         If it works well before?

  I suggest that you connect the drive to another computer and look for the question.

  You can refer to this article and install the patch.

  Error message when you format a disk by using the system component of active files on a Windows Vista-based computer: "Windows could not complete the format".

• Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit OS is unable to complete the installation.

  Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit OS is unable to complete the installation.

  I have a Dell Inspiron 530 of 2007 which came with Vista and has been updated 2 years later at 7 w. I had to reinstall 7 W... 3 or 4 times since 2010. I guess that my machine can't handle W7 very well.
   
  My current problem started with a BSOD problem. After trying some suggestions Internet on how to solve this BSOD problem that did not work, including repair of Windows, I did a data back up mode without failure and then decide to reinstall Windows 7 from the MS CD. My level of understanding is limited, but as noted, I've done this before with success. What I didn't understand is there seems to be another unsolved problem which does not allow the complete reinstallation of windows.
   
  I did a clean install, then a formatting and in both cases, W7 could not complete the installation. It progresses to the final stage of "complete installation" and then there is a second error message 1 that I can't read... "" a problem has been detected... close... "."  It seems to be a reboot loop.
   
  I have since read that the original BSOD problem and the 'detected problem' could also well be linked to the display driver. And this driver it must be disabled before performing a Windows installation. But I'm not able to access Safe Mode or the control panel to turn it off. If this driver is the problem, is there another way to turn it off?
   
  Or are there any other suggestions on how to complete the installation of the operating system?
   
  Thank you.

  I see that you have posted on the Dell desktop Forums and Robert (rdunnill) gave you a suggestion. He is the expert forum on upgrade/repair of equipment in Dell desktop computers:

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3515/t/19632098

• The system is unable to complete the update of security for Windows XP (KB2661637).

  Original title: update security for Windows XP (KB2661637)

  The system is unable to complete the update of security for Windows XP (KB2661637).  How can I get my system to accept the update?

  Hi Joseph,.

  You receive messages or error codes?

  You can reset the default Windows Update components and check if you can install the update.

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  You can also try to download the standalone update package and check.

  Update security for Windows XP (KB2661637)

• I am running vista ultimate SP2 32 bit. I'm unable to complete the installation. Support for koadak says that I need to update my windows install. When I go on the site microst, I don't know that one to download. Help!

  I am running vista ultimate SP2 32 bit.  I'm unable to complete the installation. Support for koadak says that I need to update my windows install.  When I go on the site microst, I don't know that one to download. I am running vista ultimate SP2 32 bit.  I'm unable to complete the installation. Support for kodak says that I need to update my windows install.    Help!

  Update your OS via windows update (start > Control Panel > Security > windows update).

• When XP is "windows xp for first use mode setting" it loads to 99% and then I get the message "unable to complete Setup.

  I upgraded my 64 new image computer windows 7 Home premium Edition to windows 7 using the upgrade anytime professionoal.  I downloaded the fix for quad core to use virtual pc and windows xp mode.  When XP is "windows xp for first use mode setting" it loads to 99% and then I get the message "unable to complete Setup.  I service request # 1182160056 but the phone lines of microsoft do not work.  Any suggestions?

  Have its possible that this is a download corrupted Windows XP mode, you tried to download it again and see if it works? Also, make sure that you first install Windows Virtual PC.

  Click Start, type: enable or disable windows features

  Press enter on your keyboard

  Scroll down and make sure that Windows Virtual PC is checked.

  Click OK

  Restart if prompted.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/11/23/using-Windows-Virtual-PC-with-Windows-XP-mode/

• Cannot format DVD error "unable to complete the format."

  Original title: Impossible to format error DVDs

  Can anyone help. I have Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit with service pack 2. I'm unable to format a DVD RW it comes back with an error message saying unable to complete the format. I have tried different brands of DVD, I saw it was a mistake before service pack 2 and there was a fix. I have SP2 and it will not apply the hotfix that is a quite old. Any ideas?

  Hello

  It seems that you are unable to format DVD, you get an error that it is unable to complete the format.

  You format the drive by using the "active file system?

  Here are a few troubleshooting steps that you can try to solve this problem.

   

  Method 1: Run the following fix - it.
  

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  Method 2: Remove and reinstall the drivers for the CD or DVD drive

  To do this, follow these steps:

  a. Click Start and then click Control Panel. Click system and security, click System, and then click Device Manager.

  Note: If Control Panel is in Classic view, double-click System and then click on Device Manager.

  b. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on allow.

  (c) in Device Manager, expand CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives, right click on the device CD and DVD and then click on uninstall.

  d. When you are prompted to confirm that you want to remove the device, click OK. Restart the computer.

  e. After you restart the computer, the drivers will be installed automatically.

  Method 3: Refer to this link.
  Format a CD or DVD

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/format-a-CD-or-DVD

  If you have additional problems, please reply to this post and we will be happy to help you further.