"Compatibility Report" Loop While Upgrading from Vista to Windows 7


  1. mrniceguy
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    windows 7 home premium
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    "Compatibility Report" Loop While Upgrading from Vista to Windows 7


    I'm trying to upgrade a 32 bit Vista Acer laptop to 32 bit Windows 7 using a USB stick.

    When I boot from it and run the wizard, I get to a Compatibility Report page, that says "The computer started using the Windows installation disc. Remove the installation disc and restart your computer so that Windows starts normally..."

    When I click 'Close' on that page, it takes me to the "Install Windows" page and when I click Install Now, it says "Setup is starting...", I accept the license terms, click 'upgrade,' and it takes me back to the Compatibility Report page again.

    When I restart and remove the USB, obviously it restarts Vista.

    What do I need to do to get around this?
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  3. ThrashZone
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    Hi and welcome to SevenForums,
    That I'm aware of there isn't any win-7 upgrades for sell :/
    Are you sure it's an upgrade installer because there is a big difference.

    You'd be better off formatting the hdd or ssd and doing a clean install
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