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Setup is preparing your computer for first use
Hey guys,
I just did a custom install of Win 7 32 bit on my machine running Win XP 32 bit. I burned a legit ISO and verified it. After about 5 hours the instAll finally completed so I had a feeling that something went wrong. Maybe it's just my system because I tried installing it with a virtual drive and it was still slow.
After a reboot, the screen goes black and says "Setup is preparing your computer for first use." I've left it on this screen for about two hours without any progress.
What I have tried:
Booting from installation CD. Booting from the cd starts up windows and stops at a blank blue screen with flowers. Mouse and keyboard are useable but nothing happens.
Shift+F10 to access device manager and uninstall devices. DisplAy adaPter is already using Standard VGA. No progress.
Windows repair console. Asks for a non existent admin password.
Specs: Asus PW5 dh deluxe mobo
Intel core2 duo
2gb RAM
250gb hdd
Last edited by OhFu; 05 Sep 2013 at 21:32. Reason: Additional Info