| Windows 7: Can't install OS on my PC, can on others. |
12 Dec 2010
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#1 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Garden City, MI |
Can't install OS on my PC, can on others. I've been trying to reinstall Windows 7 on my PC every since I tried to install Ubuntu 10.04 on a separate HDD and it messed up my Windows 7 x64 on my first HDD. I thought maybe it was my Windows 7 disc so I got another one but still have the same problem. I tried installing Windows Vista and Windows XP after that with the same problem. So I tried a different HDD but it still wouldn't go. I took my Windows 7 disc and HDD to a different computer and it worked the first time. So now I'm assuming it's a hardware problem. I ran memtest with no errors found. I've tried different SATA cables with the same result. Oh, and Ubuntu never worked in the first place either. Also, my BIOS seems to load up a lot slower than it used to so I tried reflashing it with the same results. Can anyone give me any insight to what my problem could be? Thanks!
Last edited by MCleveland; 12 Dec 2010 at 08:04 PM..
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| My System Specs |
| OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 CPU Intel Core i7 2600K @3.40GHz Motherboard Asus Sabertooth z77 (LGA1155) Memory 7.95 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 686MHz (8-8-8-24) Graphics Card 2559MB GeForce GTX 570 (EVGA) Monitor(s) Displays W2361 (1920x1080@59Hz), SyncMaster (1680x1050@60Hz) Screen Resolution 1920x1080, 1680x1050 Keyboard Logitech G15 Mouse Logitech MX Revolution PSU OCZ ZX Series 850W Fully-Modular 80PLUS Gold Case Corsair Obsidian 650D Hard Drives 977GB Western Digital WDC WD1002FAEX-00Y9A0 ATA Device (SATA), 313GB Western Digital WDC WD3200AAKS-00B3A0 ATA Device (SATA) |
13 Dec 2010
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#3 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Garden City, MI |
I followed the link you gave me precisely and still have the same result. I got all the way through the installation process and when it restarts for the last time, all I get is a blank screen with a blinking "_" which makes me further think it's a hardware problem. Is there another course of action I can take? | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 CPU Intel Core i7 2600K @3.40GHz Motherboard Asus Sabertooth z77 (LGA1155) Memory 7.95 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 686MHz (8-8-8-24) Graphics Card 2559MB GeForce GTX 570 (EVGA) Monitor(s) Displays W2361 (1920x1080@59Hz), SyncMaster (1680x1050@60Hz) Screen Resolution 1920x1080, 1680x1050 Keyboard Logitech G15 Mouse Logitech MX Revolution PSU OCZ ZX Series 850W Fully-Modular 80PLUS Gold Case Corsair Obsidian 650D Hard Drives 977GB Western Digital WDC WD1002FAEX-00Y9A0 ATA Device (SATA), 313GB Western Digital WDC WD3200AAKS-00B3A0 ATA Device (SATA) |
13 Dec 2010
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#5 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Garden City, MI |
I reset the BIOS and am trying to install it in AHCI as I type. I'll let you know how that part works.
Memtest passed 1 test, I stopped it after that. If this doesn't work, I'll run Memtest tonight all night and see what happens.
It doesn't seem to hang during the driver installation phase, so I don't think that'd be it but if I get that far with no solution I'll give it a shot along with my HD diagnostics tool. | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 CPU Intel Core i7 2600K @3.40GHz Motherboard Asus Sabertooth z77 (LGA1155) Memory 7.95 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 686MHz (8-8-8-24) Graphics Card 2559MB GeForce GTX 570 (EVGA) Monitor(s) Displays W2361 (1920x1080@59Hz), SyncMaster (1680x1050@60Hz) Screen Resolution 1920x1080, 1680x1050 Keyboard Logitech G15 Mouse Logitech MX Revolution PSU OCZ ZX Series 850W Fully-Modular 80PLUS Gold Case Corsair Obsidian 650D Hard Drives 977GB Western Digital WDC WD1002FAEX-00Y9A0 ATA Device (SATA), 313GB Western Digital WDC WD3200AAKS-00B3A0 ATA Device (SATA) |
13 Dec 2010
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#6 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Garden City, MI |
Resetting the CMOS and installing it as AHCI and IDE (my only two options) didn't help. I'm pretty convinced that this is the fault of my motherboard because both my HDDs and Windows 7 disc worked fine in another computer. I'm going to run Memtest tonight and if that doesn't find anything, I think I'm going to RMA my motherboard. | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 CPU Intel Core i7 2600K @3.40GHz Motherboard Asus Sabertooth z77 (LGA1155) Memory 7.95 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 686MHz (8-8-8-24) Graphics Card 2559MB GeForce GTX 570 (EVGA) Monitor(s) Displays W2361 (1920x1080@59Hz), SyncMaster (1680x1050@60Hz) Screen Resolution 1920x1080, 1680x1050 Keyboard Logitech G15 Mouse Logitech MX Revolution PSU OCZ ZX Series 850W Fully-Modular 80PLUS Gold Case Corsair Obsidian 650D Hard Drives 977GB Western Digital WDC WD1002FAEX-00Y9A0 ATA Device (SATA), 313GB Western Digital WDC WD3200AAKS-00B3A0 ATA Device (SATA) |
14 Dec 2010
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#7 | | Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1 California, US |
Maybe it could be the DVD drive itself? | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number CYBERPOWER OS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1 CPU AMD Athlon II x2 260 (3.20Ghz) Regor 35nm Technology Motherboard ASUSTek M4N68T-M-V2 (AM3 Socket) Memory 4GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @669Mhz (9-9-9-24) Graphics Card Zotac GeForce GTS 450 (1GB) Sound Card Nvidia High Defenition Audio Monitor(s) Displays Acer S231HLbid LED Monitor 23" Screen Resolution 1920x1080 1080p 60Hz Keyboard XTREME Gear USB Keyboard Mouse XTREME Gear USB Mouse PSU SeaSonic M12II 620 Bronze Modular Active PFC 80+ Bronze Cert Case Cooler Master Elite Gaming Case Black 430 Cooling Cooler Master Hyper 212 Heatsink. Front and rear 120mm fan Hard Drives 977GB Hitachi HDS721010CLA (SATA) @7200RPM;
488GB Western Digital WD5000AAKB-00H8A0 (PATA) @7200RPM Internet Speed 300Mbps Belkin Surf/Share Wireless Browser FireFox/PaleMoon Other Info Windows installation was of June/July 2011 to my knowledge. |
14 Dec 2010
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#8 | | Win7 x 6 PC's California, Florida, Boston |
DVD drive is a possibility. Try installing using a USB flash stick. The easiest method is to install UltraISO trial version, on File tab Open ISO, on Bootable tab Write Disk Image, Format, Write. Boot under USB or HD's. | My System Specs | | |
14 Dec 2010
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#9 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Garden City, MI |
I just tried installing it through a USB with the same blinking "_" result. Also, memtest didn't give me any errors and it ran several times during the night. | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 CPU Intel Core i7 2600K @3.40GHz Motherboard Asus Sabertooth z77 (LGA1155) Memory 7.95 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 686MHz (8-8-8-24) Graphics Card 2559MB GeForce GTX 570 (EVGA) Monitor(s) Displays W2361 (1920x1080@59Hz), SyncMaster (1680x1050@60Hz) Screen Resolution 1920x1080, 1680x1050 Keyboard Logitech G15 Mouse Logitech MX Revolution PSU OCZ ZX Series 850W Fully-Modular 80PLUS Gold Case Corsair Obsidian 650D Hard Drives 977GB Western Digital WDC WD1002FAEX-00Y9A0 ATA Device (SATA), 313GB Western Digital WDC WD3200AAKS-00B3A0 ATA Device (SATA) |
14 Dec 2010
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#10 | | Win7 x 6 PC's California, Florida, Boston |
Can you confirm you have wiped the HD with Diskpart "Clean All" from the tutorial given earlier?
Have you unplugged all other HD's and peripheral devices? Use a PS2 mouse and keyboard.
Try anther SATA port on mobo. Double-check all connections. | My System Specs | | Can't install OS on my PC, can on others. problems? All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:46 AM. | |