Windows 7 installation keeps getting

stuck at "installing services"... i am doing a custom installation on top of Vista.
i cannot go back to vista, this "installing services" keeps appearing no matter what mode i am starting in, or whatever way i am trying to book. any bright ideas what to do????

Try cleaning your HD:
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation


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Can you post your specs
Filling out System Specs
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i managed to install it via repartitioning the disk. however, it freezes at the most unpredictable usually worst moments, moreover, the internet driver atheros is
not working on a brandnew windows 7. how i hate microsoft. the only reason
i bought windows 7 was because the vistas drivers were going bananas.
xx michael r.

Did you wipe the HD using tutorial posted above? SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation

Next reset the CMOS: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixthe.../clearcmos.htm

While in BIOS setup, set SATA controller to AHCI to try install.

Remove all but 2gb of RAM to try install.

Unplug all other HD's and peripherals. Use PS2 keyboard and mouse.

mikerol said:

i managed to install it via repartitioning the disk. however, it freezes at the most unpredictable usually worst moments, moreover, the internet driver atheros is
not working on a brandnew windows 7. how i hate microsoft. the only reason
i bought windows 7 was because the vistas drivers were going bananas.
xx michael r.

Installing Windows 7 will not sort out the hardware problems, you already have.

Therefore list the hardware problems you have.