I can't install Windows 10 (or 7) on my desktop PC and keep seeing the error:
We couldn't create a new partition
I had my Windows 7 (not licensed, but activated) for a very long time, and didn't really take much care of it. Recently, Skype started to unlog with disk error, google-read fix with profile deletion didn't help (it started again), also, DotA 2 game sometimes just crashed, browser pages had huuuuuge delay.
I decided to install other Windows, erasing everything completely. I firstly made bootable DVD-RW with Windows 7 image from some tracker (it was stated that it is original MSDN image), it failed, but I don't remember if it did with the same error or not.
Then I picked my JetFlash Transcend 4GB and made it bootable Windows 10 with the help of Microsoft Media Tool or something. And I just constantly get the error.
I firstly realized that I had some USB peripherals, and I unplugged everything except power, DVI for monitor, speakers and PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
I don't have any SD or whatever. My S.M.A.R.T thing in BIOS is disabled.
I tried, in various combinations and sequential orders:
- To DISKPART things up with easily googleable instructions;
- To disable legacy storage thing in BIOS, then shut down PC, plug flash drive in other port, turn on PC, enable legacy in BIOS and go on.
- Disabling/enabling various SATA and USB 2.0 stuff (btw, I have maximum USB 2.0)
Approximately half a year ago, I tested my HDD with a software, there was crushed sector, but only one, I think.
I should really know whether it's an old-old HDD issue before spending money on new HDD.
My relevant PC configuration and firmware below (PC, except for graphic card, is very old):
- Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3, DDR2 RAM
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
- HDD: WDC WD5000AAKS-65YGA0