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The Offerer
Minmatar
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Posted - 2011.05.20 21:12:00 -
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This being the most tech-educated online community that I know, I would like to post my problem here. Hopefully, I'll get some useful advices.
Ok, so I've got a new computer that will replace my 5 years old machine, but I can't install Windows 7 on it. I've tried many things, but with no success. The installation process starts, the two bars in text mode fill up and I get to "Starting Windows" screen that should show an animation of Windows logo (after which there should be a window that will guide me through installation process). But, my computer just stops responding on the "Starting Windows" screen and it never even show the Windows logo animation. Googling the problem was not helpful and I've tried most of the stuff that I found (that's why I'm posting this here... fresh ideas or similar experiences):
- booting from DVD - copying to USB stick and booting from it - disabling all USB ports in BIOS - disabling SSD or HDD - lowering RAM frequencies (found that somewhere on the web and though to give it a try) - taking the new computer back to the retailer to check if everything is OK with the hardware (it got back this evening, but with the same problem) - installing Windows XP (yes, it was successful) and upgrading to Windows 7 from it - many combinations of connecting the different devices to different SATA ports
The same installation DVD is working without any problems on my old computer. The funny thing is, it won't let me install some Linux distributions either.
Computer: - Core i5 2500K - MSI P67A-GD65 motherboard - 2 x 2GB RAM @ 1,600 MHz - MSI HAWK GeForce GTX460 graphics card - WD Caviar Blue WD10EALX SATA3 1TB HDD - OCZ Agility 60GB SATA2 SSD - Thermaltake case + Chieftec 600W power supply - Samsung SH-S223C SATA DVD
I'm a bit of a tech-freak, so don't hesitate to post a solution that would require some knowledge. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Akita T
Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
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Posted - 2011.05.20 21:32:00 -
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Edited by: Akita T on 20/05/2011 21:38:22
Nevermind, you tried removing the HDD/SSD separately already but I missed it. Did you ACTUALLY remove their connections, or did you merely disable them in the BIOS ? If you only disabled them in the BIOS, try physically unplugging the connectors too.
Well, the only other thing left is to try a few different Win7 install kits. Against some people's judgment, I would recommend trying a few less than reputable sources that do not require any payment. If any of them actually works, you can maybe switch your genuine copy of the version that failed for a genuine copy of the "free" version that worked. _
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Cpt Placeholder
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Posted - 2011.05.20 21:40:00 -
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Boot up some OS with diagnostics/benchmark utilities and test your hardware. Even Windows leaves logs, find and read them.
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Iasius
Short Bus Pole Dancers
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Posted - 2011.05.20 21:43:00 -
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Try disabling some usb devices in BIOS. I have read now and then that windows installation can stall because of usb. If you have Usb 3.0 disable that first then try. Please resize image to a maximum of 400 x 120, not exceeding 24000 bytes. ~Saint |
Blacksquirrel
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Posted - 2011.05.20 21:47:00 -
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Is the copy legal?
I might try swapping out DVD drives, and see where that gets you. If not you need to get another copy of the windows DVD. Or get one from online use that then input your key.
Also check the Microsoft forums. For the log error.
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Cys Root
Gallente Onefix RD
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Posted - 2011.05.20 23:21:00 -
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I've had this happen on boxes with faulty RAM and/or RAM slots. If you have more than 1 stick of RAM in your setup try swapping one out, then the other. You should get your hands on a bootable diagnostics CD i.e HIREN and run some diags on all your hardware, but start with some RAM tests ;]
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Fat Freddy
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Posted - 2011.05.21 09:19:00 -
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Confirming the RAM suggestion.
I used to work in the system build dept. of a large on-line PC retailer, and whenever we built a PC that had issues with OS installation, graphics issues, bsod, random reboots etc. The first thing we did was to swap the ram modules.
I think 80% of our issues were ram.
Also don't think expensive ram is more reliable, some of the worst offenders were big name ram suppliers.
Fred
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Something Random
Gallente The Barrow Boys
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Posted - 2011.05.21 12:14:00 -
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Im not yet really up to speed with all the glories of installing Win7 however youve some good suggestions going already. To me it already seems like you tried most of what i would suspect. Just wanted to add that a little Google session seemed to uncover a few issues with the motherboard, although they all seemed to be after the initial installation of windows went ok. Maybe try a BIOS update if you havn't, perhaps its a combination hardware issue that has been squished recently - other than that, no good suggestions sorry.
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The Offerer
Minmatar
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Posted - 2011.05.21 17:44:00 -
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Thank you all for suggestions. I've now tried everything posted in this thread and swapped hardware that I had at home. The only two pieces that I don't have are PSU and RAM, so I will go to the retailer again on Monday and try to convince the owner of the shop to try different PSUs and RAMs on the spot. If that doesn't work, it's time to ask my money back I guess
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ghosttr
Amarr ARK-CORP Intrepid Crossing
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Posted - 2011.05.21 20:28:00 -
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Have you tried installing on the old PC, then taking that hdd and plugging it into the new one?
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