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Win 7 install crashes using two different install dvds - what can it be? (Its unlikely the media I think)
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Hi Wayne - Ive just swapped all the memory out. Unless one of the 2 x 2gig new ones is bad its not memory.
Run5k - No Ive deleted all partitions and itsa clean install of Win 7.
Im using two different Win 7 install DVDs one 32 bit and one 64 - bombs in the same place.
OK, just to cover the troubleshooting 101 steps, is this actually a "full version" Windows 7 disc, or an upgrade disc?
Is this a SATA hard drive controller. If so you might need to download and tell Windows setup to you an addiitonal hard drive driver as you start the install. See if you can download a driver for the HDD controller.
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Run5k: - Full Win7s - not upgrade.
WayneATaylor:Is this a SATA hard drive controller. If so you might need to download and tell Windows setup to you an addiitonal hard drive driver as you start the install. See if you can download a driver for the HDD controller.
> So during the install I tell the PC to go on line to download some drivers?
While XP required additional drivers for SATA, Windows 7 does not -- so that's not the issue.
It looks like you're installing from an upgrade DVD -- is that correct? If so, you need to NOT enter a license key to complete the install. If that's not the case, you have apparently not wiped the disk before starting the install.
It looks like you're installing from an upgrade DVD -- is that correct? If so, you need to NOT enter a license key to complete the install. If that's not the case, you have apparently not wiped the disk before starting the install.
Just saw your note r.e. full version (not upgrade). Did you select "Custom" and delete all current partitions from that screen (using the Advanced Disk Options) ??
I have had to install SATA drivers a few times, especially on newer hardware so I would say worth checking if its just a SATA drive, but as also said if youa re using an upgrade DVD then you do have to jump through a few hoops!
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garycase:Just saw your note r.e. full version (not upgrade). Did you select "Custom" and delete all current partitions from that screen (using the Advanced Disk Options) ??
Yes. Thats the way I think is best - particularly when issues like this arise.
Now trying a different DVD drive. It has 2. Long shot.
Expanding files yet again.... it usually bombs at 90%
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Its stuck on 88% again ..... I see other are having the same issue but no answers that will work I think.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/windows-7-upgrade-hanging-for-over-10-hours-at-88/c8e22be6-0f6e-496b-89a6-5f4fa42af829
What is the hardware, is it a branded machine?
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A BIOS change? Mmmm
see this......
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itproinstall/thread/2aec8bd7-c05d-4de0-a31a-92458c8c3bf7
It could be the media Im burning from .iso to DVDr
Will try alt DVd media if I have some here.
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WayneATaylor:What is the hardware, is it a branded machine?
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> No I built it. Its a gigabyte ga-p55a-ud3 mobo with a i5 processor (I think its an i5)
Have you checked for an updated BIOS version as per my previous post?
Also, check the mode you have set for the DVD/CD drive within the BIOS settings. I have seen problem when various modes are set, I can't remember the exact setting options but its something like Compatability mode and UEFI modes (and maybe others)
Wayne
Also, check the mode you have set for the DVD/CD drive within the BIOS settings. I have seen problem when various modes are set, I can't remember the exact setting options but its something like Compatability mode and UEFI modes (and maybe others)
Wayne
Also, just found an option for that board that causes issues with Windows 7 installs that is caused by the Turbo Mode for memory being turned on, and turning that off fixed it!
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Ive found alt media to burn to (Philips) and Im going to "verify" as well.
Will report back asap.
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I used the same TDK DVD R to boot while my alt DVD media burned a new one.
"WayneATaylor:Also, just found an option for that board that causes issues with Windows 7 installs that is caused by the Turbo Mode for memory being turned on, and turning that off fixed it!"
> did that and same - frozen at 88%.
Popped the drive and loaded my freshly burned and verified Phillips DVD
And voila!
So much for my hunch on the thread title.
Many thanks. Its 2am and I was meant to have worked on this PC over xmas but just couldnt look at it.
This job would be too difficult / stressful if it werent for this site.
Many thanks to everyone!
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So the answer was to use more than one DVD media.
ideally Microsoft would supply install dvd disks all the time!
ideally Microsoft would supply install dvd disks all the time!
Glad to hear that it is fixed! Just FYI, you actually can purchase a Microsoft installation disc. The ISO images are made available as a convenience. However, some optical discs are better than others.
Windows 7 Upgrade Paths - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579(WS.10).aspx
And here is another Microsoft tutorial that explains the necessary steps to indirectly upgrade and transition from Windows XP to Windows 7:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-xp-to-windows-7