In you position I would download Memtest86 (free) and burn it to a USB stick or CD/DVD (make sure you download the appropriate image) and then boot that media. That it happens when downloading Windows 10, which is a big download, might suggest that there is a problem in an area of RAM that is rarely used. What brand should I get?Īny advice or suggestions would be appreciated, please.Ĭlick to expand.The BAD_POOL_HEADER BSOD is (like so many BSODs) most usually caused by a bad driver, it is possible however that it's indicative of a RAM problem.

I don't have a USB stick, so will have to buy one. Or should I use a USB stick with the 'creation tool' when I create a fresh Windows 10 image? Should creating another image on DVD be okay? Should I create another Windows 10 ISO using the 'creation tool' with 'Recommended settings for this PC' - Language: English United States? Although it's English United Kingdom. Update - I have now restored both the System reserved and C partitions, so Windows 7 is back up and running on my HDD. I am trying to restore the image of the HDD I created yesterday with Macrium Reflect free using the Macrium Reflect Rescue Media. I burned the Windows 10 ISO using cdburnerxp, not directly with Windows 7. But when it came to the 'preparing the installation files' it reached 92% at this stage and after while an error message appeared saying that the files were corrupt or missing that and the installation couldn't continue. (Custom install) I deleted (NOT FORMATTED) the System reserved and C (Windows) partitions and left the D (Data) partition alone and clicked Next with the unallocated space highlighted.

My Windows 7 Professional product key was accepted.The setup began. I booted the Windows 10 image that I created using the 'creation tool' using F8 to boot from the DVD.

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