Unplug hardware if Windows fails to install properly

If Windows fails to install or just messes up the configuration of the installed hardware, then it can be a good idea to unplug/turn-off non-essential hardware like:

• USB devices
• Printer
• Soundcard (Disable if onboard)
• Network card (Disable if onboard)
• TV Tuner card
• Modem
• …

After succesfully installing Windows, then plug back in each hardware device one by one, and let Windows detect and install drivers for them.