Laptop Won't Boot, can't get past Initial Windows Screen

Page 6 of 21 FirstFirst ... 4567816 ... LastLast

  1. Posts : 93
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
    Thread Starter
       #51

    SlasherIT said:
    Don't worry, as long as you have you files tucked safely, you're all good. Note, its better to enter your key after installing and updating Windows to SP1, ok? Tell me when you finish install?
    So then, just to make sure, I do the reinstall, gain access to windows, then update? I didn't think I could hold off on entering the key until after the reinstall. If I've understood correctly, that's what I'll do. At any rate, I'm about to do "Install Now", hopefully all goes well.

    Katussoft said:
    Drivers are here Download
    Ah, perfect! Thanks Kaktussoft.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 93
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
    Thread Starter
       #52

    I've just run into another problem when I attempted to install windows, a message popped up in the first stage:

    "A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing. If you have a driver floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive, please insert it now.

    Note: If the Windows installation media is in the CD/DVD drive, you can safely remove it for this step."

    Then below it gives me options for Browse, OK, and Cancel.

    I'm going to leave it at this screen until I'm sure what it's referring to, but until then, does anyone know what I can do to fix this?
      My Computer

  3.    #53

    This error almost always points to installer integrity.

    Where did you get ISO? Are you using a DVD now or flash stick install? If DVD, did you burn it using ImgBurn at 4x speed, or if flash stick did you write using Universal USB Installer - methods which always work..

    Is there an Acer Recovery partition on the HD? If so try triggering it now or using Recovery Disks if you backed them up previously: Acer Support: Recovery media and Restoring a system to factory load.

    Can you boot the installer on another machine there? Does it see the HD partitions after choosing Custom Install?
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 1,375
    Ubuntu 12.10
       #54

    gregrocker - Can I post the link to the Microsoft Digital River Windows 7 download?
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 93
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
    Thread Starter
       #55

    gregrocker said:
    This error almost always points to installer integrity.

    Where did you get ISO? Are you using a DVD now or flash stick install? If DVD, did you burn it using ImgBurn at 4x speed, or if flash stick did you write using Universal USB Installer - methods which always work..
    I got the iso from techpp.com. I guess posting a link is against the rules, so I understand if you remove it after you see this post.

    I'm using a DVD which I burned with Imgburn, but not at 4x speed. Instead I did it at max speed. Do you think that may be what ruined it?

    Is there an Acer Recovery partition on the HD? If so try triggering it now or using Recovery Disks if you backed them up previously: Acer Support: Recovery media and Restoring a system to factory load.

    Can you boot the installer on another machine there? Does it see the HD partitions after choosing Custom Install?
    I think so. Though I'll have a hell of a time accessing it because I messed with the partitions earlier and can no longer reach the recovery environment.

    I do have this computer I'm currently using handy, but it's worth noting that it uses Vista, so I'm not really sure it'll handle that.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 1,375
    Ubuntu 12.10
       #56

    Here look, try installing from your disk one more time, if it doesnt work then do this.

    download windows 7
    burn it with imgburn The Official ImgBurn Website at a speed of 4x. then try installing windows 7 again with it
      My Computer

  7.    #57

    We cannot post download links due to Forums' policy against encouraging piracy. I understand you have a license with a COA sticker so we can help you.

    To get a safe download, google Official Win7 ISO downloads from My Digital Life, download his version or if link is down download any other version ISO, unlock all versions using eicfg removal tool, then write to stick using methods given or burn at 4x speed using ImgBurn.

    The issue may indeed be write speed. You can try burning another with your ISO although we cannot vouch for its integrity.
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 93
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
    Thread Starter
       #58

    SlasherIT said:
    Here look, try installing from your disk one more time, if it doesnt work then do this.

    download windows 7 from this link http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-24209.iso (save the link please somewhere)

    burn it with imgburn The Official ImgBurn Website at a speed of 4x. then try installing windows 7 again with it
    I tried it a few more times and interestingly enough, instead of starting over, it just starts up at the same message, even when I reboot.

    So I'll download from your link at the recommended speed, thanks.

    Edit: Very interesting. I just realized that the size of my download beforehand (And now) were 3.1 GB large, but after the download was complete, winrar compresses it to 2 GB. Could this be the problem?
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 1,375
    Ubuntu 12.10
       #59

    ok great.
      My Computer

  10.    #60

    The new behavior reported makes the HD suspect, just as it was when I suggested hours ago to test the HD with maker's diagnostics and run a full Disk Check.

    If burning a confirmed ISO correctly doesn't help then I would wipe the HD to start: SSD - HDD Optimize for Windows Reinstallation

    then if that doesn't work run the HD diagnostics and Disk Check from DVD Command Line as the HD may be the problem as first reported in auto-Startup-Repair.
      My Computer


 
Page 6 of 21 FirstFirst ... 4567816 ... LastLast

  Related Discussions
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 03:04.
Find Us