Windows 10: Windows 10 USB Install - Error Loop 0x000021a

So I just posted this question, but of course... Something happened and now it's not showing up... So I'm not spending as much time giving every detail like my last post...

I installed a used HD into a different computer, the HD is known to work, which is why I changed it, have done this many times before.

The first HD had an illegal copy of Windows 7 on it, couldn't update, just plain trash hacked OS, went to re-partition and install valid legal copy of Windows 10, purchased from Future Shop... The partition failed, the HD showed up as corrupt after a diagnostic...

I've been installing Windows OS' since '95 and this is the first time I've had this issue...

After changing the initial boot option to USB, I can get to the following screens, then it does an error loop...

First: Choose install 64x or 32x.

Second: Windows Logo with loading dot circle and black background.

Third: Black background with loading bar on bottom of screen.

Fourth: Blue background, text saying "There has been an error and Windows needs to restart...", Error Code 0x000021a...

Then the loop starts over again...

I can't get to the Command Prompt... Because it doesn't enter the Windows Installation... So that's a no-go...

Tried both HD and Memory Diagnostics, both came up fine...

The only solution I can imagine is creating an ISO with a bootable drive to boot some kind of OS and get into the command prompt and do the solutions associated with that...

Usually installing Windows is easy, plug & play, maybe change a bit of BIOS settings, but this one... this is a doozy and getting extremely frustrating... 7+ hours later...

:)

 

Error code 0x000021a

Hi Paulette,

Error code 0x000021a usually occurs if there are third party software conflicts with a recent update or a hardware issue on your device. For us to better assist you, we'd like to know the following details:

• When did the error occurred?
• What were the changes made on your computer prior to the concern?

We recommend that you perform the steps provided in Troubleshoot blue screen errors article to help
you resolve your concern.

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Windows 10 USB boot

Hi there, am not a windows 10 expert. I have a pc in the bedroom on windows 10, I messed up the bootloader trying to fix the xp on that system.

System wont boot, trying to repair via win 10 usb installer.

Downloaded the media creation tool to install windows 10 installer on usb stick. Not compatible with a host of usb sticks I have. Tried the usb sticks that others use, but I think they use rufus; as the media creation tool by win 10 does not detect the usb stick.

So quick question, the win10 machine i am trying to repair the bootloader is a win7 upgraded to win10.
If i were to use the usb win10 installer to "repair installation" does the version of the iso downloaded via the media creation tool matter?

There is three options:
Windows 10
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 N

Also is there a step by step instead of using rufus as I want to try an alternative method of creating a usb win 10 installer. Preferably with more compatibility.

System is a asus sabertooth 990 (r2?) with AMD phenom X 6.

Also is there any other software I can load onto the usb that can repair the bootloader easily?
That would be the ideal alternative. Thanks

 

Is it time for Windows 10 already?

Here's a good step by step guide on doing a fresh install.

How to clean install Windows 10 from a USB drive - Software - Feature - HEXUS.net