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Cant install Windows 7 Ultimate 64
I have tried to install Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit on my PC for 2 weeks now and every time it has been unsuccessful. I turned off the sleep and hibernation functions, as well as extended the time to 2 hours for the hard drives. I bought the CD at Best Buy. The PC locks up which seems to be about the 60-70%.I have tried the following MS fix:
· On the Advanced tab, click Environment Variables.
· Under System variables, click New.
· Type MIG_UPGRADE_IGNORE_PLUGINS in the Variable name field.
· Type IphlpsvcMigPlugin.dll in the Variable value field.
· Click OK three times to close the dialog boxes.
· Start the upgrade installation again
The PC still locks up and hangs, and when it reboots, it rolls back to Windows Vista. I tried to install it on a 320 and 500 GB Seagate. I did a Custom and Upgrade install. I thought I had a bad CD and exchanged it for a new CD and still no success. When I tried a Custom install on a blank disc, the PC would reboot and restart the installation all over again get stuck in a Loop. I even removed 2GB Ram incase I had too much RAM. I have tried all the solutions on the Windows 7 forum and HP Forum and still no luck. The PC is less than 2 years old.
Model: HP a6500f
Vista Home Premium 64 bit SP 2
Intel Dual CPU E2200 @2.40 GHz with 4.00 GB RAM
SAMSUNG HD0501LJ 500GB
I fixed all the errors the compatibility report. I am about to have stroke with all this frustration. If I had known it was so damn hard to install Windows 7, I would have never wasted my money on this program.
Any other suggestion. As a last resort I may have to take it Best Buy to have one their Geek squad try to install Windows 7. Updating to a new OS should never have been this difficult. I know I will never upgrade any of PCs again. With is problem I am even considering to go buy an Apple.
Thanks