HELP! Installing Windows 7 X64 from Boot


  1. Gamz
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    Windows 7 32bit
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    HELP! Installing Windows 7 X64 from Boot


    Hi people

    Was wondering if anyone could help me with a weird problem I am having with my Windows Installation.

    I was originally running Windows XP 32bit. I tried to install Windows 7 32 by booting from the CD but I had a problem where I would get past the Loading Windows Files page then I ended up on a screen which appeared to be a Windows 7 Wallpaper and only my mouse cursor but nothing else would happen.
    I was since able to install the 32 bit Windows 7 by loading it up in Windows XP itself and going from there.

    However I now need to install the 64 bit version instead. And this cannot be done whilst in the windows environment. It has to be booted from the CD, But once again I am having the same problem. I get to a black screen which says Loading Windows Files with a grey loading bar. Then it goes to a starting windows page, and then finally the blueish coloured wallpaper shows up and my mouse cursor but nothing else happens. I don't have anything to click on............. Anyone have any idea what the problem is?

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  3. Arc
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    If you disclosed your ram size in the specs, it would be good .

    The tutorial SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation should work for you .
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  4. Gamz
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    Hi sorry

    Have 6GB of ram installed. Motherboard is ASUS P5N32-E SLI PLUS, Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
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  6. Arc
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    After making the drive full formatted, you try a Clean Install Windows 7 .
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  7. Gamz
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    I've had a look at the link you posted there but I am not sure how to Format it still using that technique.

    When I boot from the Windows X64 CD this is exactly what happens for me.

    I get the Loading Windows File screen
    http://www.kodyaz.com/photos/windows...5/425x344.aspx

    Once the grey bar is full I Instantl get by Loading Windows
    http://0.tqn.com/d/pcsupport/1/0/c/5...-install-1.jpg

    Once this is done loading it goes too this wallpaper
    http://www.mydigitallife.info/wp-con...57-welcome.jpg

    But it is only the wallpaper, theres no writing, no options.... Just the background image and my mouse cursor.
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  8. Arc
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    In the last apge, you should get the install now button .... but it is odd that you are not getting it .

    Wait a bit ... I am searching for other ideas by other persons .
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  10. theog
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    Try with only 2gb of ram.

    Windows 7 Installation Errors : Troubleshoot Step by Step
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  11. Gamz
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    Hey Guys

    I must apologize due to my lack of patience! I got the blank screen up yet again and got tired of trying so left it whilst I went to make something to eat. Low and behold 15 minutes later I came back and the installation/choose language option had finally made an appearance....

    I know stupid me... I didn't expect it to take so long.
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  12. gregrocker
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    Sometimes you have to wait. If it stalls again try Theog's solution.

    Then reset BIOS to Optimal Defaults. In BIOS setup make sure SATA controller is set to AHCI.
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