Is it possible to install Windows 7 on a Windows 8 computer?

StrykerChaos said:

This is the error I get while installing in windows 8

When installing from the desktop of Windows 8 x64 UEFI mode.
If the BIOS is not set to suit Windows 7 x64 UEFI mode, on first reboot, you receive a Secure Boot Violation.



or
Error
FILE: \WINDOWS.~BT\WINDOWS\system32\winload.efi
STATUS: 0xc0000428

StrykerChaos said:

well it loaded further this time now it is stuck at the windows loading screen where it says starting windows. the logo is flashing so ill give it time to load, however the flash drive light is not flashing so I don't thing the computer is accessing any information it may be stuck.

I got stuck there installing with the disc.It sat there for 20 hours.Hope it goes differently for you.

well its been 30 minutes-ish so I am going to say it is froze.

theog said:

StrykerChaos said:

This is the error I get while installing in windows 8

When installing from the desktop of Windows 8 x64 UEFI mode.
If the BIOS is not set to suit Windows 7 x64 UEFI mode, on first reboot, you receive a Secure Boot Violation.



or
Error
FILE: \WINDOWS.~BT\WINDOWS\system32\winload.efi
STATUS: 0xc0000428

I understand what you are saying but I have done everything in the bios I know how to do and I have posted several images of the process and would greatly appreciate knowing where or what I need to change to make the computer boot properly. Should I try to interupt the initial reboot hiting F2 and try to select the UEFI-USB or what do you suggest?

theog said:

StrykerChaos said:

This is the error I get while installing in windows 8

When installing from the desktop of Windows 8 x64 UEFI mode.
If the BIOS is not set to suit Windows 7 x64 UEFI mode, on first reboot, you receive a Secure Boot Violation.



or
Error
FILE: \WINDOWS.~BT\WINDOWS\system32\winload.efi
STATUS: 0xc0000428

How do we make it compatible to UEFI? Any solutions?

Ray, I don't see anything wrong here. Do you?



He can boot into WIn8 so we know from that he's in UEFI. The stick is not proceeding further with the install but stalling while loading. Wouldn't that be the write or ISO?

Is there an iso you recommend?

I thought you were using the one from Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

I am using this ISO

Don't you want English?