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Got a Windows 8 laptop on which I am trying to install Windows 7 using a genuine disk. However, when booting from the CD I get a &quot;Checking media......FAIL&quot;.<br />
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I have disabled secure boot in the BIOS and have also changed UEFI firmware settings but neither of these methods have helped. <br />
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Any suggestions?
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Got a Windows 8 laptop on which I am trying to install Windows 7 using a genuine disk. However, when booting from the CD I get a "Checking media......FAIL".

I have disabled secure boot in the BIOS and have also changed UEFI firmware settings but neither of these methods have helped. 

Any suggestions?

Can't downgrade Windows 8 PC to Windows 7

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