Archimedes_Claw
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Q: Boot Camp W10 pro stuck in "Critical_Stop_Error" reboot cycle

Hi,

 

I just successfully loaded W10 Pro on my iMac. I was able to get through past Key code registration and hit the first reboot. I get a windows logo, then the spinning circles (loading),  then sadly a blue screen error (Critical_Stop_Error) and a constant reboot cycle.  Everything was going according to instruction until this point.  I feel like this is windows not seeing proper drivers.

 

I did have to reset my NVRAM to allow the computer to select the bootcamp partition for the load.

 

I remember seeing someone on the forums who has same computer that was never able to resolve. I cannot find the post. I am hoping there may be someone out there who can help me through this. I am so close...yet so far.

 

Computer Specs:

iMac Retina 5k, 27-inch, Late 2014

4ghz i7

32 GB 1600mhz DDR3

AMD Radeon R9M295x 4096MB

128GB SSD

3TB drive SATA HD

 

Bootcamp

Version 6.0.1 (6024.40.2)

 

Windows Partition Size:

355 GB

 

Loaded using

Lexar 32GB USB3.0 flash drive

Posted on Oct 10, 2016 9:09 PM

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Q: Boot Camp W10 pro stuck in "Critical_Stop_Error" reboot cycle

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  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Oct 15, 2016 5:24 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw
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    Oct 15, 2016 5:24 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw

    Can you boot in safe mode and then boot normally, and then run the SMC and NVRAM Reset before you try re-installation?

     

    Try safe mode if your Mac doesn't finish starting up - Apple Support.

  • by Archimedes_Claw,

    Archimedes_Claw Archimedes_Claw Oct 15, 2016 5:56 PM in response to Loner T
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    Oct 15, 2016 5:56 PM in response to Loner T

    yes. To confirm you want me to use the EFI installer icon from boot correct? not the windows.

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Oct 15, 2016 6:00 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw
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    Oct 15, 2016 6:00 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw

    Yes.

  • by Archimedes_Claw,

    Archimedes_Claw Archimedes_Claw Oct 15, 2016 6:08 PM in response to Loner T
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    Oct 15, 2016 6:08 PM in response to Loner T

    ok I'm launching now.

  • by Archimedes_Claw,

    Archimedes_Claw Archimedes_Claw Oct 15, 2016 6:12 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw
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    Oct 15, 2016 6:12 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw

    Error:

     

    The installation was cancelled.

     

    Windows could not prepare the computer to boot into the next phase of installation. To install Windows, restart the installation.

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Oct 15, 2016 6:37 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw
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    Oct 15, 2016 6:37 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw

    What is the output of diskutil list?

     

    Can you run Apple Diagnostics - Using Apple Diagnostics - Apple Support ? You may need to run it more than once and check if it reports any hardware issues?

     

    Did you have a Windows installation on this Mac in the past, which worked?

  • by Archimedes_Claw,

    Archimedes_Claw Archimedes_Claw Oct 15, 2016 6:49 PM in response to Loner T
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    Oct 15, 2016 6:49 PM in response to Loner T

    No I have never had an instance of windows on this iMac. I had windows on my previous iMac 27".

     

     

    Here is the output.

     

    Last login: Sat Oct 15 19:46:28 on ttys000

    iMac:~ iMac$ diskutil list

    /dev/disk0 (internal, physical):

       #:                       TYPE NAME                    SIZE       IDENTIFIER

       0:      GUID_partition_scheme                        *121.3 GB   disk0

       1:                        EFI EFI                     209.7 MB   disk0s1

       2:          Apple_CoreStorage OSX-Macintosh-LVG       121.0 GB   disk0s2

       3:                 Apple_Boot Boot OS X               134.2 MB   disk0s3

    /dev/disk1 (internal, physical):

       #:                       TYPE NAME                    SIZE       IDENTIFIER

       0:      GUID_partition_scheme                        *3.0 TB     disk1

       1:                        EFI EFI                     209.7 MB   disk1s1

       2:          Apple_CoreStorage OSX-Macintosh-LVG       1.2 TB     disk1s2

       3:                 Apple_Boot Boot OS X               134.2 MB   disk1s3

       4:           Windows Recovery                         314.6 MB   disk1s4

       5:                        EFI NO NAME                 104.9 MB   disk1s5

       6:         Microsoft Reserved                         134.2 MB   disk1s6

       7:       Microsoft Basic Data                         499.4 GB   disk1s7

       8:                  Apple_HFS REMAINDER               1.3 TB     disk1s8

    /dev/disk2 (internal, virtual):

       #:                       TYPE NAME                    SIZE       IDENTIFIER

       0:                  Apple_HFS Macintosh HD           +1.3 TB     disk2

                                     Logical Volume on disk0s2, disk1s2

                                     AE789475-5B0D-4163-90E4-A0729AE2CF5A

                                     Unencrypted Fusion Drive


    i'll run the utility while I wait for your response.

    I wanted to say I appreciate the time you have put into this.

  • by Archimedes_Claw,

    Archimedes_Claw Archimedes_Claw Oct 15, 2016 6:56 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw
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    Oct 15, 2016 6:56 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw

    No issues found:

    Reference Code: ADP000

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Oct 15, 2016 7:00 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw
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    Oct 15, 2016 7:00 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw

    Did this Mac originally have Yosemite installed? The creation of disk1s4-disk1s7 is not expected unless an external disk is connected. Is there a Time Machine disk connected to the back of the iMac? Is there an ethernet cable connected to the iMac?

  • by Archimedes_Claw,

    Archimedes_Claw Archimedes_Claw Oct 15, 2016 7:07 PM in response to Loner T
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    Oct 15, 2016 7:07 PM in response to Loner T

    there is no other disk connected. I don't even have a network cable attached. Just a wired mouse.

    Originally this system most likely had Yosemite on it. I have had this computer since 8/3/2015.

     

    Those extra creations seem to happen when the windows installation fails. with an actual windows message, not sure why.

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Oct 15, 2016 7:27 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw
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    Oct 15, 2016 7:27 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw

    Are you able to see any files in Finder on disk1s7?

  • by Archimedes_Claw,

    Archimedes_Claw Archimedes_Claw Oct 15, 2016 7:58 PM in response to Loner T
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    Oct 15, 2016 7:58 PM in response to Loner T

    No,

     

    My computer shows 3 drives

    Utitled = empty

    REMAINDER = Empty

    Macintosh HD = Full of everything else.

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Oct 15, 2016 8:28 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw
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    Oct 15, 2016 8:28 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw

    Is "Untitled" a NTFS file system? If yes, can you check for files using OS X Terminal 'ls -l' command?

  • by Archimedes_Claw,

    Archimedes_Claw Archimedes_Claw Oct 15, 2016 9:29 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw
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    Oct 15, 2016 9:29 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw

    yes it is NTFS.

     

    How do I select that particular drive?

  • by Archimedes_Claw,

    Archimedes_Claw Archimedes_Claw Oct 15, 2016 9:58 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw
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    Oct 15, 2016 9:58 PM in response to Archimedes_Claw

    I tried> ls -l /volumes/Untitled

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