Problem installing Windows 8.1 on clean drive. Error at Expanding files.

1. As I had connection problems with a 2TB Seagate external hard drive, I removed my one internal HD (500GB) and replaced it with the 2TB hard drive.
   
2. I cleaned the 2TB HD with UBCD 511.
   
3. I then downloaded the Windows 8.1 Enterprise trial version from the Windows site and unplugged my other, much older internal HD (160 GB), also a Seagate, in order to do a clean install on the 2TB drive.
4. I used Rufus to create a bootable USB. I am using an 8GB new USB.
   
5. The PC booted and gave me an error message (0X0070003) when it got stuck at Expanding Files (0%) for nearly half an hour; requisting drivers with this type of file: Setup Information.
6. I opened the USB, and found all the folders, opened and tried a lot, but did not succeed to find the drivers. I then aborted the installation.
   
7. I then cleaned the USB and tried “5 ways to make a USB bootable from WikiHow", using command prompt. The same happened. Stopping at expanding files (0%) and requesting drivers, as mentioned above.
   
8. So, I am stuck. I can always try to install Windows on the 160GB HD, but as it is getting old, I thought of installing Windows on the 2TB.

Specs of the desktop:
2.8 GogaHertz IntelCore i5-2300
Multicore
2x internal hard drives (160 GB and 2TB)
Avermedia capture card

 

Thanks for your response.

I am giving it a go today.

I just want to know about your comment about the ethernet cable.

As this is my desktop, it is connected by ethernet cable to my modem. But I've recently bought a wireless Netgear stick. So, then I connect that one as well? I suppose the reason behind it is, if there is a problem during the installation process, there can be a connection to microsoft???