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I've tried using Windows Update, repairing Windows update, using Windows Media Tool to create a bootable USB for a clean install, unplugging all peripherals including mouse and keyboard, reseting BIOS settings to defaults. No matter what I try, when booting to setup after installation through Windows Update, or when booting from the USB ISO the system hangs on the Windows logo for hours with no spinning dots and no hard drive activity. All I can do it hit the reset button. When trying to install via Windows Update and having to do a hard reset when it locks up, the resulting error code I find is 0xc1900101.
i7 965
ASUS P6T Deluxe
12GB RAM
310GB Free on OS drive
SoundBlaster Z
Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
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I was able to fix the problem by disabling VT-d in my BIOS. As it stands, Windows 10 1803 will not boot if this is enabled.
I can confirm, that disabling Intel VT-d in the BIOS fixed the problem with booting into Windows 10 setup via USB or HDD partition.
Yes, it looks like it's most of the time on Asus mainboards
Same issue with my P6X58D-E, and asus won't launch a new bios update for this old mainboard I guess ...
Anyone with this issue with another brand ?
I was able to fix the problem by disabling VT-d in my BIOS. As it stands, Windows 10 1803 will not boot if this is enabled.
Seth_N_Michel Thank you for this amazing contribution. The time you took and the skills and experience you applied to come up with this amazing, simple and easy to do solution has just saved me $2000 for a new computer I didn't need. My ASUS P6TD Deluxe has been a "just-right" companion and now we can truck on without fear that our Windows 10 operating system would not become unsupportable. I turned on computer/tapped Delete key/searched in BIOS relative to processor/CHIPSET/found VT-d. The VT-d was ENABLED so changed to DISABLED and voila! Installation completed successfully as did the catch up updates. Thanks again to all for this great site and the help it gives through the generosity of the many contributors. E pluribus unum
I had the same issue with the upgrade getting stuck at the windows logo. I have a Asus Sabertooth x58 and the bios needed an update. The update addressed the following..."Improve VT-d compatibility issue".
YMMV
Try simplifying your configuration by keeping only your mouse and keyboard attached, that means:
Disconnecting multiple display monitors.
Remove discrete video cards, use the on-board graphics if your motherboard supports it.
Swap out memory modules - a RAM module might be corrupt - you can also ensure RAM sticks are installed slots 1 and 3. Your RAM modules might be corrupt, try scanning them for errors.
If you have more than one hard disk installed, disconnect all except the target disk where Windows 10 will be installed.
Disconnect all external devices, since connected devices can sometimes confuse setup.
If setup is successful after performing these tasks, you can reinstall each removed component.