expanding windows files (99%) ...


  1. andrew12
    Posts : 1
    Windows Vista 64-bithb
       New #1

    expanding windows files (99%) ...


    hi, im having trouble installing windows 7. i burnt the disc and started custom installation, and it copied all the windows files but then it got stuck on expanding windows files. it didnt freeze, it just didnt get past the last 1%. and the worst thing is i cant use the computer with vista anymore, because when i try to boot it up it opens up some kind of system restore that doesn't work. should i just leave the install screen on overnight? does the last 1% always hang for like 2 hours?
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  3. chev65
    Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
       New #2

    It might help to start over again after using diskpart commands to rezero the disk. The link below shows you how.

    SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  4. gregrocker
    Posts : 50,642
       New #3

    If you still have a Vista recovery partition then you might want to keep it so you have a path back to Vista, unless you made Vista Recovery disks.

    If you decide to keep the Recov partition you can wipe just the install partition using free Partition Wizard bootable CD: Partition Wizard : Use the Bootable CD

    Where did you get Win7? Did you burn it yourself? You may need to burn another DVD using ImgBurn at 4x speed.

    Next remove all but 2gb of RAM to try install.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

 

  Related Discussions
Expanding Windows files (100%)
in Hardware & Devices

Hey, so the past few times I installed Windows I got this once or twice until I installed w7 ultimate, but this time I've tried professional, home premium and ultimate and none will work I'm doing it by usb.. If anyone could help I would really appreciate it, also in using mob drivers in dvd rom...
Windows get stuck on expanding files
in Installation & Setup

windows cannot install required files
hi , installations stops at " Expanding windows files 0 % "..... and stuck there , does not go further , please tell me what to do ?!?
Expanding Windows files stuck on 0%
in Installation & Setup

Hi all I desperately need some help. I'm trying to install a fresh copy of Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit on my HP laptop. I'm using an ISO file burned onto a DVD disc. The problem I'm having is that the installation stops at 'Expanding Windows files'. It stays on 0% for hours and refuses to...
Ok, I am not a computer whiz but I had a corrupted hard drive in my laptop. So, I purchased a new one and installed it into my laptop. I got one that is 640 GB, I know there is plenty of room for the Windows 7 OS This is the list of what happens: I turn the computer on with the...
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

 © Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 22:45.
Find Us