Windows cannot run disk checking on this volume, because it is write protected & 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

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

  Try installing Windows 7 from XP and keep having this error message before choosing my instalation method, Windows not able to retrieve information about the disks on this computer.

  Because the migration from Windows XP to Windows 7 requires a clean install anyway, might as well you are backing up your important files and settings using Windows Easy Transfer and do a custom clean install by booting from the Windows 7 DVD.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/13/WinXP-to-Win7/

• "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!

• 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.

• 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

• Windows cannot run disk checking on this volume, because it is write protected.

  I can't get the start menu appears in safe mode then I have botted on a cd with the command prompt and when I type chkdsk/r, so, it gives me "windows cannot run disk checkingo n this volume because it is write protected."  Can someone tell me what I can do to fix this?

  If you encounter a problem that you need help, follow these steps:

  Please provide additional information on your system:

  What is your system brand and model?

  What is your Version of XP and the Service Pack?

  Describe your current antivirus and software anti malware situation: McAfee, Symantec, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira!, MSE, Panda, Trend Micro, CA, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, Comodo, etc..

  The question was preceded by a loss of power, aborted reboot or abnormal termination?  (this includes the plug pulling, buttons power, remove the battery, etc.)

  You have a true bootable XP installation CD (it is not the same as any recovery CD provided with your system)?

  What you see you don't think you need to see?

  What do not you think that you should see?

  Fill in the blank: my system worked well until: _.

  If you just want to start by running chkdsk /r on your hard drive (a good idea), I would follow the instructions below:

  Use the XP Recovery Console to check the file system on your HARD drive and fix all the problems.

  Boot into the Recovery Console Windows using an XP bootable installation CD.

  If you have no XP bootable media (or aren't sure you have) create a bootable XP Recovery CD of Console and do not forget.

  This is not the same as recovery disks that may have come to a store to purchase the system.

  You can make a bootable Recovery Console CD by downloading an ISO file and burn it to a CD.

  The ISO bootable image file you need to download is called:

  xp_rec_con. ISO

  Download the ISO from here:

  http://www.mediafire.com/?ueyyzfymmig

  Use a new CD and this simple and free program to burn your ISO file and create your bootable CD:

  http://www.ImgBurn.com/

  Here are some instructions for ImgBurn:

  http://Forum.ImgBurn.com/index.php?showtopic=61

  It would be a good idea to test your bootable CD on a computer running.

  You may need to adjust the computer BIOS settings to use the CD-ROM drive as the first device to boot instead of the hard drive.  These adjustments are made before Windows tries to load.  If you miss it, you will need to restart the system again.

  When you start on the CD, follow the instructions:

  Press any key to boot from CD...

  Installing Windows... going to pronounce.

  Press 'R' to enter the Recovery Console.

  Select the installation that you want to access (usually 1: C:\WINDOWS)

  You may be asked to enter the password (usually empty).

  You should be in the folder C:\WINDOWS.  It's the same as the

  C:\Windows folder that you see in Solution Explorer.

  The Recovery Console allows base as file commands: copy, rename, replace, delete, chkdsk, fixboot, fixmbr, cd, etc.

  For a list of the commands in the Recovery Console, type help at the command prompt.

  Start by checking the integrity of your file system by using the chkdsk command.

  In the command prompt window, run the chkdsk command on the drive where Windows is installed to try to fix any problems on the afflicted player.

  Running chkdsk is fine, even if he finds no problem.  It won't hurt anything to run it.

  Assuming your boot drive is C, run the following command:

  CHKDSK C: /r

  Let chkdsk finish to correct the problems, he could find.  It may take a long time for chkdsk complete or they seem to be "stuck".  Be patient.  If the HARD drive led blinks always, chkdsk is something.  Keep an eye on the amount of the percentage to be sure that it is still making progress.  It may even seem to go back sometime.

  You must run chkdsk/r again until it finds no error to correct.

  Remove the CD, and then type "exit" to exit the RC and restart the computer.

  You have not to set the BIOS to boot the disk HARD since the CD won't be.

  Do, or do not. There is no test.

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• {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 Explorer has stopped working windows is collecting more information about the windows problem restarts what is the fix

  Is not allowing me to access my computer, don't constantly message restarts message windows.   Process is underway, need help.  I loged as a guest on the computer problem not if badly - however, it does not go to all the pages and begins to have a similar message to say windows cannot open this page, even if it often is in the page and it stops.

  a response would be email to me - thanks

  Hello

  1 have had any changes made to the computer before the show?

  Please follow the steps in the link.

  Important: before you perform an upgrade in-place, you must be prepared for the worst scenarios that led to your existing data on your computer being deleted. These data include data personal, settings, information about the hardware and software drivers. In case of a worst case scenario, you may have to reinstall all the programs. Make sure that you back up personal data to disks or other external storage devices before performing an upgrade on the spot.

  Error: Windows Explorer has stopped working

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2694911

  Reference link:

  Explorer Windows stopped working

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-performance/Windows-Explorer-has-stopped-working/6ab02526-5071-4DCC-895F-d90202bad8b3

• Windows could not start after activating the boot.

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  I have a very serious problem.

  A few lost technology from Microsoft asked that I have to do the following:

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

  Immediately after the restart, I was confronted with the following message:

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  Status: 0xc000000e

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  Startup Repair does not work. -Root cause found: the partition table has not a Sys component validates.

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  It is an extremely urgent situation which must be resolved immediately, because I use this computer for work and need to return to work on a large commercial project Monday. Forget the original question that MS tech was trying to 'help' with, everything what I need now is to be able to get into Windows, or even just make this record available and accessible on the LAN computer.

  Hi all, thank you for the advice.

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• Windows Media Player says it is retrieve information about the media and update of files but nothing happens

  Windows Media Player has ceased to apply Media Information changes for me to update the audio CD information.  When I click on 'Apply the changes to the media information' dialog box appears which says it's to retrieve information on the media and put files up-to-date but nothing happens... He remains at 0 percent.  Internet connection works fine. It worked a few days ago.

  Hi MartynBH,

  ·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  Follow these methods.

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  Solve problems in Windows Media Player

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-in-Windows-Media-Player

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  (a) click Start, type turn on or off windows features in the search box start and press to enter.

  (b) scroll down and uncheck the media functions to uninstall.

  (c) restart the system.

  (step d) follow a).

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  (f) restart the system.

  Turn on or off Windows features

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/turn-Windows-features-on-or-off

• Windows Media Player has information about the Audio track and impossible to delete. What is a codec setting?

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• "Windows could not complete the installation", Y510P

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  Just got my new Y510P and realized it's impossible to start Windows.

  Initially it displays error "Windows cannot parse or process Unattend...» [... \unattend.xml] [oobeSystem] pass... »

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