Windows 10: New build, can't install windows (USB drive)

Hi,

Running into issues when trying to install Windows on my new build. Have tried multiple times and keep running into the same issue. Been trying to find a solution for hours but hitting dead ends.

I boot with the USB drive inserted and the Windows logo shows up, there is this circle of dots that loads run about two times, then it disappears and the screen goes blank. Then nothing.

I've used the Media Creation Tool to create the disc, as well as trying with Rufus but no difference.

Build:
Motherboard: ASUS LGA 1151 PRIME Z270-P Intel ATX
Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz QuadCore 8MB Cache
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB
GPU: ASUS STRIX-GTX1070-O8G-Gaming Nvidia Geforce GTX 1070

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error at beginning of fresh Windows 10 install from USB

I'm building a new PC with current Intel motherboard, CPU, and other new parts. I only have the minimum components connected (USB mouse, keyboard, SATA SSD drive, video card). This is a fresh build, not an upgrade.

I'm now trying to install Windows 10 Pro for the first time from a Microsoft USD drive. I set the BIOS to boot from the USB drive. When I get past the BIOS I get the prompt to choose the OS to install, Windows 10 x64 or x32. I choose the x64 option.
The install begins by copying files, but after the file copy I get the error 0xc0000221, "The operating system couldn't be loaded because the kernel is missing or contains errors." The message refers to the NTOSKRNL.exe file.

I've tried the Windows install every possible way with the same results. I've taken the Windows 10 USB drive and plugged it into another working PC and viewed the contents of the USB drive and performed chkdsk on it and all looks good. I've also performed
a memory check via the Windows tool and it came up clean as well. I've tried other clean formatted SSDs as the PC drive but still can't get the install to begin.

Is the Windows USB drive bad?

Is there something I can check to narrow down the problem?

 

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Hi andreaaaas and welcome to Tenforums.
I just loaded W10 on a newly-built system a couple weeks ago with an ASUS Z270-E, i7-7700K and Samsung 850 EVO 256GB SSD without issue. To be honest, I'm at a loss of why you're having this problem. The only things I can think of are 1. try a new download of the W10 ISO, and 2. try the install with the GPU disconnected. Also, a wired standard keyboard and mouse may help.

I'm sure others will have more ideas for you. Good luck.

 

Boot from any USB drive / DVD from which you can run a command prompt then run setup.exe from the Windows 10 installation USB.

 

Thanks a lot guys, removing the GPU completely solved it!

 

Brilliant! Glad to hear that worked for you. Please go ahead and mark the thread as solved. Cheers! *Thumbs