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Windows 7 install problem catch 22
Hi All,
First time poster here, my system specs should be listed with this as I filled it out when registering. System is home built and previously was running Win XP 32 bit. I am trying now to install Win 7 Professional 64 Bit but having a spot of trouble with it. Namely I get a Blank screen with a "No Signal" error on final reboot after running the installation. This seems to be a rather common problem and I have tried several fixes I have found here and elsewhere but so far no joy.
I wiped the HDD using a Linux Live CD and Gparted so as to do a clean install.
I tried different options after pressing F8 on boot but I get a blank screen when I try "Low Resolution Mode" (I get no option for a VGA mode) and when I get in to Safe Mode I get a large Error message saying that "Windows Cannot Complete Installation In Safe Mode" which causes me to have to reboot. So I have no way of installing perhaps some GPU drivers.
I attempted to use a USB Thumb drive to install the WHQL ATI Drivers during install but the install program did not recognize them as being on the USB drive when pointed to it.
Tried switching the DVI ports but got no output at all from that. I have tried different Bios settings but nothing has helped there either. I do not have any type of VGA output to plug in to and I don't have another GPU to try as well.
I know the machine is in working order as a Linux Live CD boots up and functions flawlessly, so hardware-wise everything appears fine.
I hope this is enough information for someone to lend me some advice. Thanks in advance for any help.