Can't do an Upgrade Install

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  1. gregrocker
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    What does it say on the Win7 DVD or its download? Where did you get it?
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  3. woop7
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    I got it from a retail store, and it has all of Windows 7 versions in it

    Should I download and reinstall the chipset from the Mobo download page?
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  4. gregrocker
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    Good idea.

    Be sure to back up your files externally as upgrades can fail and not even roll back.

    Make your Vista recovery disks if you haven't already.
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  6. woop7
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    okay, now for some reasons the setup files won't start
    It's listed in the processes tab of task manager, but the installation windows won't show up

    EDIT: Nevermind, the setup is working again. But the storage controller problem still exist!
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  7. Bare Foot Kid
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    woop7 said:
    I got it from a retail store, and it has all of Windows 7 versions in it

    Hello woop7, welcome to Seven Forums!


    This is only partly correct, all full retail full installer DVDs have all versions of Windows 7 included but you have to unlock that feature to access it using the method outlined in this tutorial at the link below.

    A 'real' Windows 7 installer is only 32-bit OR 64-bit, it cannot be both.

    If you have one of these disks it was created by someone and is not a 'real' retail installer.


    Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create
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