Can't install Windows 7

Page 4 of 5 FirstFirst ... 2345 LastLast

  1. Posts : 45
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #31

    Okay the files copied successfully via the Windows 7 USB/DVD Tool
    But, I got another message, at the end of the last step it gave a message saying:

    Files copied successfully. However, we were unable to run bootsect to make the USB device bootable.
    If you need assistance with bootsect, please click the "Online Help" link above for more information.

    Now what?

    Also, Im doing all this on a Windows Vista SP2 32bit laptop
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #32

    Hi,

    Did you format the USB flash drive to FAT32 before you ran the tool? if not, format it from within Windows Explorer, then run the tool again.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 45
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #33

    Yes, before I ran the tool, I formatted the drive using the defaults which was FAT32
    After that I ran the tool and all was fine until I got that message
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #34

    Swagg777 said:
    If you need assistance with bootsect, please click the "Online Help" link above for more information.
    Did the online help link give any clues as to the problem?
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 45
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #35

    No, the link directed you to the Microsoft Support page, it didn't list anything about the problem
    Although I did search the problem
    Creating 64bit install USB from 32bit W7 OS
    This seems to suggest its happening because Im creating the USB on a 32bit computer for a 64bit computer
    Not sure though
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 45
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #36

    Im using Universal USB Installer right now to see if it works
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 45
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #37

    Seems to have worked, I re-downloaded Windows 7, got it on my USB Flash via Universal USB Installer, and now it is installing windows on the computer
    Will let you know if it installs completely and if there are problems
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 45
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #38

    Ok I installed Windows, it said it was restarting, then it restarted and now it seems to want to install windows again?
    I still had my USB in the computer though, do I take it out?
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 45
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #39

    Okay, Windows installed successfully, Thanks for all your help!
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #40

    Yes, unplug it.

    Sounds like everything is working perfectly :)
      My Computer


 
Page 4 of 5 FirstFirst ... 2345 LastLast

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 17:43.
Find Us