Windows 8.1 Install Problem

[BK_123]

So I have just acquired an ASUS Pro 55S laptop that has Vista and I wish to wipe it and install Windows 8.1. Now when I boot up to the USB drive I created it doesn't do the spinning circle and then a blue error message like this for example, I've been able to use this USB to install on my laptop.

 

[ssc456]

Hmmmm I've never seen this error before but from what I can see from Google it's a form of BSOD.

Couple of steps that I would take to get round it.

Re-build your bootable Windows 8 USB stick.
If that doesn't work then try making a bootable DVD to install it from? Could be something in the drivers that it doesn't like installing from USB?

That would be my first steps.

 

[BK_123]

I am also thinking whether its because the hard drive is set to IDE/AHCI but I cannot find any where in the bios to change it..

 

[SethWilliams]

Disable UEFI and Enable Legacy Boot - How to Uninstall Windows 8, Install Windows 7 on Your PC | PCMag.com

^^Try that link. I hate reinstalling OSes on Windows 8. It's ridiculous.

 

[BK_123]

Disable UEFI and Enable Legacy Boot - How to Uninstall Windows 8, Install Windows 7 on Your PC | PCMag.com

^^Try that link. I hate reinstalling OSes on Windows 8. It's ridiculous.

No the laptop has Vista and I need to be able to Windows 8.1 on, The bios is American Megatrend..

 

[BK_123]

Since all else has failed I am using the recovery partition and will remove the bloatware..

 

[SethWilliams]

Gotcha. I would think it has to be in the BIOS somewhere.

 

[BK_123]

I might do a bios update to see if that helps..