Windows 7: Windows setup could not configure windows to run on this computer's ha

I'm trying to do a fresh clean install of Windows 7 x64 on a new harddrive
(Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5") through a USB Key

CPU: Intel i5-2500k
MSI P67A-C43 (B3)

Installing proceeds as normally, until it restarts at Configuring hardware....
The resolution will change and then the error message "Windows setup could not configure windows to run on this computer's hardware" will pop up.



I've changed my SATA settings in the bios to ACHI, RAID, IDE and tried installing multiple times under each option but no dice.
I've tried loading Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver from the MSI website prior to the Windows installation, but its giving me an error message about the drivers not being signed.

Please help. I've been struggling with this for 3 days.

Welcome to Windows Seven Forums.

Useful information here on installing Windows with a USB flash drive: Installing Windows 7 on a netbook

Well it doesnt seem that installing through a usb key is the problem.
As far as my google searches have gone it seems to be something wrong with the BIOS, Drivers, and Harddrive. I've done all the solutions that have come up through searching but again no dice.

I assume you're trying to install from a Windows ISO?

If so, have you tried burning the ISO to a DVD and booting from that?

Hello rkiecaboose, welcome to Seven Forums!


Have a look through the information in this tutorial at the link below for some additional ideas and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.

Windows 7 Installation Errors : Troubleshoot Step by Step

Yea I am using an iso, I unfortunately do not have a drive to attempt a DVD installation

OK, just go through the steps in the link that Bare Foot Kid gave you and let us know how you get on.

Perhaps you could use Method Two in the tutorial at Step #12 a and install Windows 7 to the HDD on another PC then when that completes, move the HDD to the target PC to finish-up.

Thanks Bare
I don't know why I didn't think of that sooner. It looks like thats the easiest route to take rather than continually going through all these different settings =/

Good to help mate, be sure to post back here with updates.