Windows 7 Install Screen won't appear Part 2


  1. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
       #1

    Windows 7 Install Screen won't appear Part 2


    I have tried booting windows 7 from both a DVD-Rom and USB. The problem is not either any of those, because I've used them for other computers.
    So basically what happens....
    1. Computer asks me to boot
    2. Windows is loading files
    3. The Icon appears and moves
    4. The background appears but the install menu won't (The Menu where you press install now)

    I have no idea why it's doing this. I do not need guides on how to do a clean install they do not help with the issue I am having. This is sort of unique problem that I've never run into and would like some help from the community.

    Here are my system specs. (This is a custom built PC)


    OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
    OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
    System Name USER-D88B455AA0
    System Manufacturer System manufacturer
    System Model System Product Name
    System Type X86-based PC
    Processor x86 Family 6 Model 23 Stepping 6 GenuineIntel ~2666 Mhz
    BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 0314, 7/16/2008
    SMBIOS Version 2.5
    Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
    System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
    Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
    Locale United States
    Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)"
    User Name USER-D88B455AA0\Eric
    Time Zone Pacific Daylight Time
    Total Physical Memory 2,048.00 MB
    Available Physical Memory 1.22 GB
    Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
    Available Virtual Memory 1.95 GB
    Page File Space 3.81 GB
    Page File C:\pagefile.sys
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  2.    #2

    This is most always the installation media or installer. Is it happening exactly the same way with both the DVD and flash installer?

    Check for newer BIOS version update. If none, reset the CMOS: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS

    While in BIOS setup set SATA controller to AHCI first, then IDE if necessary.

    Test your RAM: RAM - Test with Memtest86+ Swap RAM sticks, try single RAM stick.

    Test your HD with maker's diagnostics CD extended scan: Hard Drive Diagnostics Tools and Utilities (Storage) - TACKtech Corp and Disk Check

    Try running the installer from XP OS desktop.

    Report back results and any error messages verbatim.
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  3. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #3

    Have you checked the links in your other thread?
    Windows 7 Install Menu Won't Appear
    Like this one.

    Dave76 said:
    Miscellaneous software installation & compatibility Tutorials for Windows 7

    How to Use Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor - This will show you how to download and use Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to get a report to see if your computer can run Windows 7. When the report is finished you will see which upgrade options are available and get guidance on fixing the system, program, and devices issues it finds before you install Windows 7.
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  4. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
    Thread Starter
       #4

    gregrocker said:
    This is most always the installation media or installer. Is it happening exactly the same way with both the DVD and flash installer?

    Check for newer BIOS version update. If none, reset the CMOS: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS

    While in BIOS setup set SATA controller to AHCI first, then IDE if necessary.

    Test your RAM: RAM - Test with Memtest86+ Swap RAM sticks, try single RAM stick.

    Test your HD with maker's diagnostics CD extended scan: Hard Drive Diagnostics Tools and Utilities (Storage) - TACKtech Corp and Disk Check

    Try running the installer from XP OS desktop.

    Report back results and any error messages verbatim.
    Will resetting my BIOS have any risk for it to not later read my hardware and leave my computer un-operable? because I have important information on the hard drive and cannot risk losing data
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  5. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #5

    theog said:
    Have you checked the links in your other thread?
    Windows 7 Install Menu Won't Appear
    Like this one.

    Dave76 said:
    Miscellaneous software installation & compatibility Tutorials for Windows 7

    How to Use Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor - This will show you how to download and use Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to get a report to see if your computer can run Windows 7. When the report is finished you will see which upgrade options are available and get guidance on fixing the system, program, and devices issues it finds before you install Windows 7.
    Why are you not backing up first?
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  6.    #6

    [QUOTE=Eric7899487;1597659]
    gregrocker said:
    Will resetting my BIOS have any risk for it to not later read my hardware and leave my computer un-operable? because I have important information on the hard drive and cannot risk losing data
    No real risk to resetting the BIOS.

    You must always back up your data when doing an install.

    It would be best to also delete all partitions and create and format new ones during the installation process anyway.

    Clean Install Windows 7
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