Upgrading From Windows 7 To Windows 8 install error


  1. Beelo
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    Upgrading From Windows 7 To Windows 8 install error


    i got a windows 8 and i did burn the files on a DVD ( booted ) so when the installation started after the "Copying windows files" action appears the "getting files ready for installation" it stops at 72% everytime i do it again. I tried to remove 1 of the ram stacks that i have ( i had 2 gb ram with 2 sticks so i removed one of those two ) and it didnt work so i tried to retry the installation many times like 4 or 5 times and it always stops at 72% and shows me the error "windows cannot install required files. the file may be corrupt or missing make sure all files required for installation are available" i dont remember the error code. i stayed all the day trying to resolve this problem like 6 - 7 hours but still got no working solution... please can you help me?



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  3. theog
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    i got a windows 8 and i did burn the files on a DVD
    Re-burn the DVD.

    To clean install:
    1) Clean the HD Drive, using Step one in this tutorial:
    SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
    than
    2a) Clean install with the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disk.
    2b) Clean Install - Windows 8
    2c) UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) - Install Windows 8 with
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  4. Beelo
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    i didnt really understand, do i have to burn the files to another DVD? ( this windows 8 isnt a retail )
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  6. theog
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    Beelo said:
    i didnt really understand, do i have to burn the files to another DVD? ( this windows 8 isnt a retail )
    You can order the Microsoft official OEM Recovery disks from the OEM manufacturer's website.
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