BSOD at begining of install

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BSOD at begining of install

Hello,

I am trying to install Windows 10 to iMac Retina 5K 27'' Late 2014. I have tried multiple ISOs, all downloaded from Microsoft's site. I have also used two USB sticks.

During all attempts, I got BSOD SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION win32kfull.sys at the very beginning of install. After first reboot, windows logo appeared, then radial progressbar. After the progressbar disappeared, BSOD.

A few years ago, I was using Windows 10 over Boot Camp just fine.

What can I do now to debug this issue?

Thanks in advance,

Stanislav

iMac with Retina 5K display, macOS 10.14

Posted on May 1, 2019 1:07 PM

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Loner T

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May 2, 2019 5:24 AM in response to maskrtnik01

Look at W10 1607, 1703 and 1709. You can find them at http://windowsiso.net .

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Loner T

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May 2, 2019 6:45 AM in response to maskrtnik01

Try the older W10 ISOs.

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Loner T

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May 1, 2019 5:14 PM in response to maskrtnik01

Can you post a screenshot of the BSoD?

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maskrtnik01 Author

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May 2, 2019 6:00 AM in response to Loner T

1709 BSOD. I am downloading 1607.

But I am starting to think its iMac-related. Its a little older machine (bought 2015), all the ISOs I tried crashed at the same time.

Also, after reboot, macOS is significantly slower until I remove Windows partition with Boot Camp Assistant.

Otherwise I don't see any issues that might be caused by defective machine.

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May 2, 2019 4:39 AM in response to Loner T

I have found these in my computer (probably tried all of them):

Win10_1809Oct_v2_Slovak_x64.iso (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO slovak version)

Win10_1803_Slovak_x64.iso

Win10_Edu_1809Oct_v2_Slovak_x64.iso

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maskrtnik01 Author

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May 3, 2019 6:52 AM in response to Loner T

Sorry, I don't understand what you're pointing at with that discussion. I don't have bootable Win installation, so I can't run any Win-based diagnosis tool. Also crash dumps from BSODs are not saved. At least I don't know where - USB's file system does not get touched, and boot camp partition is empty.

Yes, I am installing from USB. Please don't tell me I have to install from DVD. I don't have a DVD drive, nor DVD discs.

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Loner T

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May 2, 2019 4:25 AM in response to maskrtnik01

Which W10 ISO releases have you tried the installation with?

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maskrtnik01 Author

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May 2, 2019 5:12 AM in response to Loner T

Can you recommend me something that will most likely work?

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Loner T

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May 2, 2019 6:32 AM in response to maskrtnik01

Are you running macOS Mojave?

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maskrtnik01 Author

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May 2, 2019 6:34 AM in response to Loner T

Yes, 10.14.4 .

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maskrtnik01 Author

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May 2, 2019 8:03 AM in response to Loner T

BSOD. Well, if downgrading macOS is the only option, I'll give it up.

Thanks for your time.

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Loner T

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May 2, 2019 2:36 PM in response to maskrtnik01

Did you try all the three older ISOs I mentioned?

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maskrtnik01 Author

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May 3, 2019 12:40 AM in response to Loner T

Yes, I did.

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Loner T

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May 3, 2019 6:01 AM in response to maskrtnik01

See https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-hardware/systemserviceexception-win32kfullsys/a84467d3-b7a7-44c7-98ea-c6f14271f17c?auth=1 discussion.

Are you using a USB Installer?

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May 2, 2019 6:43 AM in response to Loner T

Oh. 300GB of data/apps, and I have recently started using cloud desktop/docs. Then I am using Cloud Keychain, and a few other things where I don't remember support in Sierra. I don't know if its worth doing just for one Win-only game.

Is there any other option?

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