Windows 8.1 auto repair immedately after installation

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Hi, i'm not sure if this topic belongs here or in general support.

I have an old desktop running windows 7 (spec below). I had a 60GB partition and figured I'd install 8.1. I downloaded 8.1, proceeded to the install and everything went fine.

Upon reboot the desktop loaded to the windows 8 icon and immediately rebooted itself, and then launched into windows 8 automatic repair (without showing OS choice beforehand).

The pc has been stuck in this loop and I cant get out of it. I've attempted to reinstall a few times but it's the same story. I ran a disk check but no problems were found.

Windows 7 runs fine and has done for years, just a little sluggish as it needs some cleaning.

Any help appreciated! Cheers

Spec:
Mobo: nForce M-a
CPU: Athlon X2 3800+
GPU: GeForce 8500 GT
2GB ram
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7/8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+
    Motherboard
    NForce4 M-A 1.21
    Memory
    2GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 8500 GT
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Eset nod32
Windows 8.1 upgrade reboots to black screen of 'nothingness'. - OUC1TOO - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

Error 0xC1900101 ? 0x40017 when installing Windows 8.1 - Microsoft Community


Microsoft Forum Moderator said:
Error 0xC1900101 – 0x40017 when installing Windows 8.1


Hello,

We understand that many customers are receiving error 0xC1900101 – 0x40017 when installing Windows 8.1. This error is typically caused by an incompatible driver.



If you are receiving this error:
1.
First, please double-check the error code. There are many variations of error 0xC1900101, each with a different location code -- the error extension, located after the dash. The information in this thread is intended only for location code 0x40017. If you are receiving a different location code, these steps are unlikely to resolve your issue.

2.
Check that you’ve already updated all of your drivers. In particular, if you have an NVIDIA GeForce graphics card, make sure you’ve installed the latest Drivers - Download NVIDIA Drivers


3.
Check that you do not have any Frequently Asked Questions - What devices are supported by the SteelSeries Engine? that support the SteelSeries Engine installed on your PC. The SteelSeries Engine software is currently not supported on Windows 8.1. Please uninstall the software before attempting to update to Windows 8.1
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Error 0xC1900101 - 0x30018, Couldn't update to Windows 8.1 Preview - Microsoft Community

Can't Complete Windows 8.1 Install

http://www.eightforums.com/windows-...s-8-1-requirements-strand-some-users-8-a.html


Microsoft confirms some older AMD processors do not support Windows 8.1 - Neowin
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
Hi thanks for your reply, I will give windows 8 a try instead


--windows 8 installed properly. Going to try windows 8.1 as some further reading suggests the 32bit version will work fine on older AMD systems and only 64bit the problem.

Cheers.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7/8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+
    Motherboard
    NForce4 M-A 1.21
    Memory
    2GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 8500 GT
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Eset nod32
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