[xFyre]

Hello

I'm trying to install Windows 7 Ultimate on my Vertex 3, but it's showing me the 0x80070017 error.

I've tried formatting it from the Windows setup, but it was no use. What am I doing wrong?

Cheers

EDIT: Before you ask, yes, it's a brand new legitimate copy of Windows 7.

 

[NineteenEleven]

can you boot into windows from another drive and check/update the firmware?

 

[xFyre]

Quote:

Originally Posted by NineteenEleven can you boot into windows from another drive and check/update the firmware?

I can install windows on my storage drive

 

[xFyre]

So, I flashed the drive using my laptop's HDD, I formatted it, and I'm still getting the very same error when installing Windows.

"Windows cannot install required files. The file may be corrupt or missing. Make sure all files required for installation are available, and restart the installation. Error code: 0x80070017

 

[mcg75]

I would try a secure erase of the drive using the Linux method.

Go to the ocz support forum and they have instructions on how to create a bootable usb stick for Linux. Once loaded, you can secure erase the drive and start over.

 

[xFyre]

Figured out what the problem was. The 64-bit DVD is messed up. I tried installing the 32-bit version and it ran just fine. Guess I'm going to have to get my hands on another 64-bit DVD.

Regardless, thanks for the help.