Can't install windows 7 ultimate on my notebook

[carwiz]

What does the rest of that error message say? You got a VSD Error.

 

[Kaktussoft]

Hmm,disk 1 is the second part of my usb stick(I told you that it has 2 parts,dont know why-secure F,and public G). And this disk 2 is probably the other part(public G). So disk 0 remain to be my HDD? My HDD is 320gb...So I guess i have to choose disk 2 then?

Use a normal standard usb stick!!

 

[gregrocker]

Unplug all other HD's and peripherals,

Boot into BIOS setup, reset to defaults, save changes. If an EFI BIOS you'll need to decide if you want UEFI BIOS vs. Legacy BIOS. If UEFI follow these special steps for Install, otherwise enable Legacy BIOS or Compatibility Support Module to proceed with normal install:

Set DVD drive first to boot, HD second, set SATA controller to AHCI, Save changes and Exit.

Then boot into Windows 7 installer DVD or flash stick burned or written using tool and latest ISO for your licensed OS version here. I would use a fresh ISO written with tool in Step 2 as yours is in question; run Diskpart Clean All on the stick first before doing this.

At first installer screen Press Shift + F10, or enter System Recovery Options to open a Command Box, type:

DISKPART
LIST DISK
SELECT DISK 0 (after confirming Windows 7 target HD #)
CLEAN
CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY
FORMAT FS=NTFS LABEL="WINDOWS 7"
ACTIVE
EXIT
EXIT

Next click Install Now, then Custom install to Clean Install Windows 7 to the partition you created. If it fails then report back at which step and the verbatim error message.

In addition read over these steps to understand the tools and methods which work best to get and maintain a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7. The steps are the same for retail.

After install you can adjust partition size or Create new partitions for data, etc. in Disk Mgmt. You are creating the partition here for the purpose of wiping the HD and marking Active which overcomes certain install failures.

 

[gevi]

Hello,Gregrocker! here's my pic when I setup my BIOS to defaults:

 

[gevi]

I dont understand what is UEFI and what should I choose as first option here? I think my usb stick is under number 5-usb HDD

 

[gevi]

the first number is my HDD drive-HDD0 I understood it now... As you said- "Set DVD drive first to boot, HD second, set SATA controller to AHCI, Save changes and Exit." Tell me please how to set this by numbers you see on my pic. I'm a complete newbie

 

[gregrocker]

If that ATAPI CDROM device is also a DVD drive, then use the down arrow to highlight it, click enter. Then follow the Help shown to move the device up to first position, often using the + key but different for some models. It will always show this nearby or by choosing the Help menu.

It doesn't look like you have UEFI but look over all the settings in the BIOS to see if you see any for UEFI, Legacy BIOS or CSM (Compatibiility Support Module).

 

[gevi]

here's my Bios pages:

 

[gevi]

this

 

[gevi]

and this

 

[gevi]

I cant see any UEFI or CSM...But at least my "SATA Mode is on "AHCI mode" whatever this means....

 

[gregrocker]

If you are using flash stick installer, I would enable F12 Boot Menu in BIOS, then set the HDD first to boot, trigger the flash stick to boot by tapping the F12 key at startup. This may avoid the flash stick reloading during the required reboots during install. But if it happens, just unplug the stick so it can take up with the install where it left off - stick isn't needed anyway since files are already copied off it.

 

[gevi]

The installation run normally from the usb,but when I get to "where do you want to install windows" it gave me this error... What should I type in the CMD to get the installation proceed normally?

 

[gevi]

Hey,Guys! I did it finally! Thank you all for your patience,I am complete newbie and never installed Windows so far... I am very glad that I managed to learn some things and now I'm confident that I can make it! Thank you all one more time and have a great day!

 

[gregrocker]

Glad to hear it. Good work!

Be sure to stick as closely as you can to the tools and methods compiled in http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html#post1839164 which will assure you'll get and keep a perfect install for as long as you do.

 

[gevi]

I have one more question...My HDD is 320GB and during the installation I separated disks C: and D: respectively to 69.9 Gb for C: and 228 for D:. But today I saw this:

 

[gevi]

I have obviously exchanged them! So if this is a big problem and what should I do? P.S. Windows 7 is installed in disk C:....

 

[Kaktussoft]

Drive letters like C and D can differ! in winpe (boot from dvd). C can be called D and vice versa. If you have another win vista, win7 or winxp installed.... drive letters can be different.

In common: if you start winxp, win vista, win7, win8 .... the windows partition is called C. In your case win7 has been installed on the 228GB partition. What's the problem?

 

[Kaktussoft]

I have one more question...My HDD is 320GB and during the installation I separated disks C: and D: respectively to 69.9 Gb for C: and 228 for D:. But today I saw this:

They are 2 physical drives, or just 2 partitions on 1 physical drive?
Post screenshot of disk management please

 

[gregrocker]

If these are on the same HD then confirm there are no files on D, in Disk Mgmt delete D. Then shrink C by as much as you want, create a new D in the Unallocated Space.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2668-partition-volume-delete.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2672-partition-volume-shrink.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2674-partition-volume-create-new.html