Newly Formatted C, This installation disc isn't compatible No Boot!

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  1. Posts : 207
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
       #1

    Newly Formatted C, This installation disc isn't compatible No Boot!


    Hi. My brother is trying to install Win 7 Pro 64 bit onto a HD previously containing XP. the drive has been formatted using Partition Wizard and the HD had a small unallocated partition which was merged to make one drive.

    On inserting and trying to boot from the Windows 7 CD the BIOS shows to "press any key to boot from Cd DVD drive........"

    Then nothing, the Windows CD will not boot.

    I am wondering if the problem is the MBR, in PW I think there is an option to repair the MBR. Would this resolve the problem?

    We have set up the CD as primary boot drive and PW boots fine from the CD however I guess this is booting into dos.

    Any suggestions as to what to try?
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  2. Posts : 72,014
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Trapper,

    What did you use to create the Windows DVD with?

    (Silly question, but must check) Did you press a key when prompted to start booting from the Windows DVD?

    You might create another bootable 64-bit Windows 7 Pro using the method in the tutorial below with an ISO from below to see how it works.
    Hope this helps for now, :)
    Shawn
    Last edited by Brink; 18 Jun 2013 at 13:47. Reason: typo
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  3. Posts : 207
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hi Brink.

    He is using a genuine Windows 7 64 bit installation DVD, Is this not a bootable disc?
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  4. Posts : 72,014
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    In that case check the DVD for any scratches or smudges that may prevent it from working properly.

    (Silly question again, but must check) Did you press a key when prompted to actually start booting from the Windows DVD?

    You might also connect the HDD inside another computer to run the "Clean" command on it, format this cleaned HDD, then connect it back to the original computer see how installation goes.
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  5. Posts : 207
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    I have checked the DVD and the surface is clean, he tried, just to see if it work, to get the 32bit version to boot, it didn't he also inserted his old XP and that did not boot either.

    In case the problem was the keyboard he has replaced that as well but it made no difference, pressing any key when requested did not make any difference.

    I can put his HDD in my PC and reformat it, this is quite a hassle so would prefer to find a more easier route if possible!
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  6. Posts : 72,014
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    Be sure to run the "Clean" command on it, and not just format it. Formatting alone may not be thorough enough.
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  7. Posts : 207
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Thanks for your help, would you please let me know why a "clean" may resolve the problem as opposed to a format?
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  8. Posts : 72,014
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #8

    "Clean" will delete all MBR or GPT partitions, volumes, and any hidden sector information on the complete hard drive. This allows for a fresh start.

    Format is not as thorough.
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  9. Posts : 207
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Okay, we've printed out the tutorial on "Clean" and will read up tomorrow,its too late tonight for our fuddled brains!
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  10. Posts : 72,014
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #10

    Ok. Get some rest mate. I'll be here when ready. :)
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