Windows 8 install broken

pnosker 2013-01-13 15:52:15 UTC #1

I had bought VeloSSD Professional and used it for a couple of days (2.0.1.2) and Windows 8 update ran and updated. After the update I got instant BSOD upon restart.

My computer configuration is:
Dell Inspiron 13z (5323) (500GB HDD)
128 GB Crucial M4 MSATA SSD

I had made the entire SSD a cache (write back). I used safe mode to boot in and remove the cache. Then when I tried to start again I still had a BSOD. Then I followed the guide to fixmbr, delete any VeloSSD registry entries and deleted the VeloSSD.sys file in system32/drivers. Still BSOD.

Now I can't even reach safe mode. Any tips? How do I recover? I tried physically removing the SSD and it still won't boot.

EliteBytes 2013-01-13 19:41:13 UTC #2

Make sure you have followed the guide correctly,
because it is not about fixmbr but fixboot.

We have several Windows 8 installations running 2.0.1.2 for months including all Ms updates / patches. They all boot & run correctly.

pnosker 2013-01-13 22:33:43 UTC #3

[QUOTE=EliteBytes;2672921]Make sure you have followed the guide correctly,
because it is not about fixmbr but fixboot.

We have several Windows 8 installations running 2.0.1.2 for months including all Ms updates / patches. They all boot & run correctly.[/QUOTE]

I tried both but I will try again.

pnosker 2013-01-13 22:35:32 UTC #4

Also it appears to BSOD due to a driver error. The BSOD error is 0x000021a or 0x0000021a (I forget how many 0’s).

EliteBytes 2013-01-13 22:47:21 UTC #5

there is only BSOD code 0xc000021a,
The description suggests you
should try last known good
via advanced boot options menu.

EliteBytes 2013-01-17 03:19:31 UTC #6

Version 2.0.1.4 is available that solves problems with Windows update.

For all changes in Verson 2.0.1.4 see here:
http://www.elitebytes.com/UpdateVeloSSD2012.aspx