How to Fix Windows Installation Error Code 0x8007025d
It’s painful when you try to install a new Windows OS from a USB drive and suddenly the installation stops, giving you the 0x8007025D error. Luckily, it’s possible to fix this error.
In this guide, we’ll explain five ways to fix the Windows installation error code 0x8007025D.
What Causes Error Code 0x8007025D?
The 0x8007025D error, also known as the “installation was canceled” error, occurs when installing a fresh Windows operating system using a bootable USB drive.
You know you’ve got this error if you receive the message: “Windows cannot install required files. Ensure all files required for installation are available, and restart the installation. Error code: 0x8007025D.”
The most common cause for this error code is trying to install the Windows operating system onto an SSD drive that’s too large. For some reason, Windows occasionally experiences a bug that prevents the OS from being installed on such drives.
However, the exact cause is unknown – some users also report corrupted hardware (like RAM sticks). Other reasons might include corrupt installation files, a bad USB drive, or a bad HDD or SSD sector.
Note:In this article, we’ll assume that you know how to create a bootable USB drive and how to use it to install Windows on your device. However, if this is all new to you, check out how to create aWindows 10orWindows 11 bootable USB stickbefore continuing with this troubleshooting guide.
How to Fix the Windows Installation Error Code 0x8007025D
Here are five things to try when troubleshooting the 0x8007025D error code:
1. Check Your Hardware for Faults
First, ensure your HDD or SSD drives are functioning correctly, without faults. If your drive sectors are corrupted, you may have issues creating a fresh install of Windows 10 or Windows 11. You can easilycheck the health of the hard drive in both Windows 10 and 11.
Secondly,test for bad memory (RAM). As mentioned, a failing RAM stick is often blamed for error 0x8007025D. If one of your RAM sticks is experiencing issues, disconnect it and then try to install your OS from the bootable USB again.
Some users have succeeded by removing a single stick and attempting the installation. If that doesn’t work, replace that stick, remove the other, and try again.
Note:It’s also important to disconnect all other external devices, including other USB drives, hard drives, and peripherals. These can interfere with the installation process, causing the 0x8007025D error to appear.
2. Reduce the Drive Partition Size
There’s a known Windows bug where the operating system fails to install on larger drives, especially over 120 GB. To resolve this, you could try reducing the partition size of your drive and then installing Windows to that partition. Here’s how:
Windows’ built-in troubleshooter scans your PC for possible errors and may help discover what is causing the problem with installing your fresh version of Windows. To use the troubleshooter:
If the troubleshooter returns no issues, move on to the next step.
2. Try Another USB and Re-Download the ISO Image File
A bad USB or ISO image file are two of the most common causes of problems while reinstalling the Windows operating system. To check that these aren’t the cause of your error code, try using a different USB drive. Re-download theWindows installation filefrom the official Microsoft website, then transfer this to the new USB drive and try again.
Note:If you’re using a USB 2.0 flash drive, plug it into a USB 2.0 port – some users have reported that this resolves the error or at least gets you further through the process.
3. Update Your BIOS (If It Needs It)
A few users have claimed that updating their motherboard’s BIOS completely resolved the 0x800702d error. However, this is only likely to help if your BIOS is severely out of date. To check whether there’s an available BIOS update for your PC:
Fresh Install, No Worries
Experiencing error codes is never fun, especially when it prevents you from using your computer. Hopefully, this article has helped you resolve the 0x8007025D error code, and you were able to install a fresh version of Windows with no problems.
Jake Harfield is an Australian freelance writer whose passion is finding out how different technologies work. He has written for several online publications, focusing on explaining what he has learned to help others with their tech problems. He’s an avid hiker and birder, and in his spare time you’ll find him in the Aussie bush listening to the birdsong.Read Jake’s Full Bio
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