Cannot install Windows 7 on Samsung P210

[DangerousDave2]

Hello all,

Having a bit of trouble with my Samsung P210 (newly purchased). It's been set up to run Windows XP, but I own a copy of Windows 7 Professional 64 bit, and would like to install that. However, after selecting boot from CD/DVD, it gets as far as uploading the files, and then as soon as it starts the main installation program it just restarts. Any ideas what I can do?

Regards

 

[theog]

Will Win XP boot?

Have tried 32bit?

 

[DangerousDave2]

Windows XP boots. I can't get into Windows 7 at all even to select what type of thing I'd like to install.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8247-windows-xp-mode-install-setup.html
Make sure system is compatible for Win 7
Follow this tutorial.
Make sure all drives are updated from manufactures sites.

Welcome to 7 Forums.

 

[DangerousDave2]

Isn't that a tutorial for getting windows XP mode for a windows 7 system? I want windows 7 from a windows XP system.

 

[theog]

Windows XP boots. I can't get into Windows 7 at all even to select what type of thing I'd like to install.

At what step in this tutorial can got to?
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html?ltr=C

 

[DangerousDave2]

Just for further info, it actually has a Windows Vista Business licence stuck to the bottom of it.

 

[DangerousDave2]

It gets to step 2 - doesn't make it to step 3

 

[theog]

Where did you buy your Windows 7 from?

 

[DangerousDave2]

I got it on the student offer thing, through this website:

Microsoft UK Education - Home - Ultimate Steal

Though I gather it's another company that actually do the supplying on behalf of Microsoft. It was a download but I also had them send me a very legitimate looking backup disc, which I've previously used to install Windows 7 on another laptop.

 

[theog]

Redownload the ISO & burn at a slow speed.
or
Use the MS tool in this tutorial to make a USB installer.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2432-usb-windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html?ltr=U

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html

 

[gregrocker]

Run the Windows 7 Upgrade advisor in XP: Free Download PC Upgrade Advisor Windows 7 Hardware Programs Issues

Check for latest BIOS version update to install from XP. If no later BIOS version, clear the CMOS: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS

Enter BIOS setup to check SATA controller setting. Try AHCI first, then IDE mode if necessary.

Test your RAM with memtest86 for 5-6 passes, remove all but 2gb of RAM to try install, swap, reseat RAM sticks.

Test your HD using maker's full diag/repair CD scan: Upgrade the Windows 7 RC to any retail version « Icrontic Tech

 

[DangerousDave2]

Let's say it worked from a USB stick. What would the explanation of the original problem be in that case?

The disk I've been using was made at the factory and has all the crazy holograms on it. I've not been using a disk that I myself created. Trying to install Windows Vista Business 32-bit right now.

 

[gregrocker]

Let's say it worked from a USB stick. What would the explanation of the original problem be in that case?

DVD media or reader.

Was not suggested because you have working DVD that installed before.

If Vista installs you can try running the DVD from desktop, or extracting files to desktop to run Setup as Adminstrator.

Be sure to choose Custom install to overwrite Vista partition, unless you want a dual boot configured.

If fail, then use Vista to update BIOS version, complete troubleshooting steps previously given.

 

[theog]

A CD/DVD driver should cleaned after 10 hours of uses.

 

[gregrocker]

A CD/DVD driver should cleaned after 10 hours of uses.

laser head? q tip?

 

[theog]

A CD/DVD driver should cleaned after 10 hours of uses.

laser head? q tip?

I have been installing drivers all day. all I can see are drivers

 

[DangerousDave2]

It did install vista business, however it won't help me out with installing windows 7 - says it's an incompatible version and to boot the disk etc. I've also tried updating the bios using the samsung exe file, but that will only go so far too. It keeps saying 'loading driver failed. Restart system'

 

[DangerousDave2]

Figured it out. Helpful of Windows 7 not to tell me that it was refusing to boot because the AC adaptor wasn't plugged in (this hasn't been a requirement of any previous version)!

 

[gregrocker]

A CD/DVD driver should cleaned after 10 hours of uses.

laser head? q tip?

I have been installing drivers all day. all I can see are drivers

But are they clean drivers?

Figured it out. Helpful of Windows 7 not to tell me that it was refusing to boot because the AC adaptor wasn't plugged in (this hasn't been a requirement of any previous version)!

I'm making a note to add "Plug in your computer" to troubleshooting steps.